Gardener’s Diary – Early November

Mike Brennan and Brian came out today to clear the West quadrant, including the cat briar and reachable dead branches. That part of the yard looks startlingly different. Mike used a 1950’s Gravely brush mower that chews up all kinds of undergrowth. I did some cleanup, too, and filled the truck.

Today, I planted an autumn clematis that we purchased from White Flower Farm, using a gift certificate that came with our Heritage Plantation membership.

We’re going to a Bat Mitzvah tomorrow, so Ron picked up a suit yesterday, and the tailor at Deer Crossing was able to alter it for him today. Great service.

Got a great deal on bulbs at Mahoney’s. Wanted to plant these today but ran out of daylight.

We are back on the warpath with the septic people, this time over bad grading. Our Board of Health agent offered to intercede on our behalf.