This time of the year, checking trees for moth egg masses is key to keeping them pest free come spring/summer. Fuzzy masses of eggs overwinter-especially in crevices and peeled bark areas. Squish and rub off. So easy to control this way. Sometimes you see the empty caterpillar pupae shell nearby. . . . #betula #insectinfestation #motheggs #eggmass #gypsymoth #squishem #naturalcontrol #checkyourtrees #heidihorticulture #treebark 
The simple beauty of milkweed’s seeds. Best design, ever. 💚🍁🍂 . . . . #milkweedseeds #natureiscool #naturesdesign #asclepias #milkweed #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #heidihorticulture 
This dwarf Hinoki Cypress has a reversion on one of its stems. Neat! Reversions, mutations and “Witches Brooms” can take place during years of stress. This summer’s heat is probably to blame. Nonetheless, fascinating. Just cut the reversion back to the main stem. If you leave it, the exponential growth will overtake the dwarf habit. . . . #dwarfhinokicypress #chamaecyperusobtusanana #chamaecyparisobtusa #nana #reversion #witchesbroom #mutation #evergreensarecool #heidihorticulture #gardengirl #gardening 
Forest floor moss amazes me so much. Moss is so vital for insects and other invertebrates - it provides a great habitat and source of food. At a larger scale, mosses perform a number of functions that help ecosystems perform effectively such as filtering and retaining water, stabilizing the ground and removing CO2‚ from the atmosphere. I never just look up at the glorious fall colour 🍂🍁, I look down in wonderment and am grateful for the lush green carpet - full of life. 🌱💚 . . . . #green #moss #forestfloor #forestbathing #hiking #fallcolours #🍂🍁 #escapingcovid #givingthanks #heidihorticulture #nature #forest #🌱 
First anemone to flower. One of my favs. 💚 . . . . #anemone #autumnishere #whiteflower #whiteflowers🌼 #instaflowers #heidihorticulture 
I can’t get enough of fresh fruit naturally dehydrated. 😋 . . . #dehydratedfruit #gettingreadyforcamping #lovelongweekends❤️ #heidihorticulture