Civano Growers’ Post

The cambial columns are a direct, mechanical, energetic and hormonal connection between the crown and the root. Each trunk, whether physiological or traumatic (what we "generally" call regrowth or regrowth in its initial phase) in its ontogenesis, will have its own crown-root connection thanks to the cambial columns. In the more advanced stages of some species, when internal cavitation is predominant and "putting down" roots in the ground is energetically "costly", what better shortcut is there than to systematically throw the roots inside what remains of the old stem: soil with very high concentration of organic substance, fungi, humidity, etc. A perfect environment to be colonized and reorganized over time. Yes, reorganized because what is now a root can in all respects, once it actually reaches the ground, "undress" itself from what it was (root) to become a stem that will bear its own foliage. A tree in the fullest sense. To see this it will take 200 or 300 years for this lime tree at stage 9 (Pierre Raimbault) from the 19th century, but what has been done (containment pruning, consolidation and filling of the cavity) goes in the direction of this. The work of the arborist is a job that can only look to the future in an intergenerational manner so that the arborists of the future can continue a job, a project, started 200 years before. This is the legacy we must give. An ethical and deontological future.

This is a strangler fig tree, Inside this tree is a hollow space where a different tree stood The strangler fig's seeds have made their way into the canopy of a host tree and germinated. As the fig's roots grow, they cascade down the trunk. Once they are in the ground it competes for nutrients and water with the host. Then It gradually tightens its grip around the host tree This process hinders the flow of water and nutrients, causing the host tree to weaken and eventually die. Over time, the strangler fig takes over completely, once the process is complete, the original tree decomposes, a hollow centre is all that remains to mark its existence. Source : https://lnkd.in/g56TDtRC World Atlas link : https://lnkd.in/gNbWVaVB

From low-yielding vines in heavier soil, the density and weight are obvious when tasted beside its Hilltops No.2 stablemate. With a glossy appearance, this is a lovely medium-bodied Shiraz. https://buff.ly/3SYBLVb

Tue 16th Jan: difficult wisdom. The ante-room rather than the chamber, doors unlikely to open before tomorrow. Today’s choices stick. Self-restraint called for, rather than conclusions or categorisation. The South may be explosive and attract unwelcome attention. Activity: Sheep SW1 (around 205º SSW) for application(s). Even breaks offered to: Wood(1995) Fire(1947) Earth(1959) Metal(1971) Pig; Earth(1999) Metal(1951, 2011) Water(1963, 1993) Rabbit; Wood(1955) Sheep; Wood(1994) Dog. Technically: Earth Rabbit, Tail, Full (7)

Native to the North American prairie, and yet still a stylish and ornamental vertical landscape element, Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' is perfectly at home in any sunny landscape. The formal-looking upright habit belies the easy culture of Panicum. Established plants are drought-tolerant and require little maintenance outside of late winter to early spring cutback. Often used in breezy sweeps, large containers, or as an eye-catching specimen punctuating the perennial border, switch grass is tolerant of most soils. Hardy for Zones 4-10. Learn more: https://conta.cc/48GekVP

Very rare green spinel gemstones in Mealy dykes and blue spinel in Northwest River dykes .

Honey locusts are a common landscape tree planted throughout the US. They have a nice vase-shaped form and great fall color. However, they can be a magnet for calico scale when planted in areas with low soil volume and a lot of reflected heat (i.e., parking lots). Calico scale is a soft scale with one generation per season. In the southeast US crawlers have hatched and are settled on the leaves. For more information on how to manage this, and other scale insects, check out Rainbow Ecoscience Scale Management Guide: https://lnkd.in/eBpUer4n