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August 24 2001

  • Dug up Yaupon holly from deer cage (at coon draw, near road). Root system still packed tightly from pot
  • Watered (two 5 gallon buckets) Possomhaw holly in deerproof cage at tipi pasture. Had scorched leaves. Cut back dead branches, rearranged cage so new growth is more protected. May not survive.

Posted in 2001 Journal, Habitat

July 12 2001

  • Built up swales below tipi road with wood scraps from construction
  • Watered newly planted trees and plants in deer proof cages
  • Scattered large sunflower seeds at wikkiup pasture

Posted in 2001 Journal, Habitat

April 23 2001

  • Planted Lantana in cage with Yaupon at bottom of steps to river
  • Transplanted three baby oaks from road to swale near barn

Posted in 2001 Journal, Habitat

April 20 2001

  • Removed 20 Chinaberry trees from river bottom, dug out 2-4 feet deep, slashed stub with saw
  • Squarebud primrose blooming in cage at tipi, saw black and white spotted bugs on it
squarebud primrose

Posted in 2001 Journal, Habitat

April 15 2001

  • Planted Yaupon holly at river bottom below steps down bluff to river in cage (still watching to see if it survives)
  • Caged 3 yuccas from deer browse, protected white and red blooms
  • Released flood debris from elderberry planted in cage at river edge

Posted in 2001 Journal, Habitat

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