August 28, 2026
My Column: State Line Hawk Watch
A view of State Line Lookout and the Hudson River beyond in Alpine. By Jim WrightSpecial to The Record |…
Next time you head down Parnell's Path, check out the Jewelweed growing amid the Common Phragmites.
The phrags are a nasty invasive but they do protect the Jewelweed from the ravages of the voracious deer.
The "poppers" are popping now, so check 'em out and touch a pod or two — even if the plant is sometimes called a Touch-me-not.
Hummingbirds love it. And it's good for Poison Ivy, too. Is there a cooler plant in the Celery Farm?
Well, it is certainly one of the coolest plants there!
Thank you!
Can’t wait to pop a few pods!
2 comments
Deedee
Well, it is certainly one of the coolest plants there!
Anne
Thank you!
Can’t wait to pop a few pods!