Right now I have two experiments running (flooding and Phytophthora). Both of them are designed to kill firs. Ideally some plants will die and some will live. I’ve been a bit dismayed over the past few days because the plants all looked so healthy. If all the plants remain healthy I have wasted considerable time, money, and effort.
Group shot of firs in formation.
I’ve been watching for symptoms of disease. And this afternoon I saw the first potential indications:
A fir feeling ill.
Maybe it will be easier to see like this:
Pepto-Bismol won't help this fir.
I’m cautiously optimistic. Hopefully the right plants develop these symptoms over the next few days. Since I’m not sure if firs are susceptible to the power of suggestion I gave them things to think about. Man, you don’t look so good. Did you hear there are reports of Phytophtora in the neighborhood?
