The cold, potable water has become a perfect mechanism for preserving early 19 th century items and ancient trees found in the depths below. Instead, we have a picturesque alpine lake that’s 152 feet higher in elevation than Lake Tahoe, nearly three miles long, and nearly 415 feet deep at its deepest point. If the glaciers didn’t stop, they would’ve continued into Lake Tahoe and formed another bay just like Emerald Bay, which is roughly three miles northwest of Fallen Leaf Lake. A terminal moraine, which marks the end of the glaciers’ movements, is noticeable on the north end of the lake. Fallen Leaf Lakeįallen Leaf Lake was formed out of two glaciers that are believed to have traveled north and stopped roughly one mile south of Lake Tahoe. In addition to the intriguing examination of how the lake got its name, is an even greater mystery that sets this alpine body of water apart from any other lake in the state – the underwater forest of Fallen Leaf Lake. I’m sure for some of you, the thought of a forest at this particular location doesn’t sound all too interesting.īut, what if I told you that this forest is underwater? I bet that’s grabbed your attention. Go to Dodge County Horticulture Web Page for more gardening information.At 6,300 feet in elevation, and located at the base of Desolation Wilderness, sits a forest unlike any other. Interested in finding out more about the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener program’s 2019 classes? Plan to attend one of two informational meetings in November:
Leaves collected in the bucket and with the added moisture from rain and snow, by spring I had this wonderful crumbly stuff that got added to my potted plants. I inadvertently made leaf mold when I left a bucket outside one winter. When leaves are composted by themselves, the end product is leaf mold, which is highly prized by gardeners. By incorporating autumn leaves, however, the compost pile will decompose more efficiently, resulting in a better end product. During the growing season, it’s easy to add an abundance of green materials to the pile. Giving the garden a quick rough turn with the potato fork will incorporate leaves and begin them in the process of decomposition.Ĭompost piles work most efficiently when they are composed of both green (fresh) and brown (dried) materials. Shredded leaves are an excellent addition to soils for vegetable and annual flower gardens, as well as preparation for new gardens. A soil with an abundance of carbon will be dark and earthy, providing spaces for plant roots. Typically, plants readily take in carbon dioxide from the air, but root uptake of carbon from the soil also happens. Most people are familiar with nitrogen as the main ingredient in most fertilizers, being unaware that plants use carbon in much higher quantities than nitrogen. One nutrient in high quantity in fallen leaves is carbon. Over time, they will acidify the soil, creating the soil conditions that conifers prefer. The fallen needles of evergreens are also excellent mulches and can be left in place. A 2 to 3 inch layer is ideal and will protect plant roots over the winter months. Shredded leaves can be used in perennial flower beds, shrub borders, and over tree roots. A leaf blower with a vacuum/mulching function does equally well, allowing for the bagging of mulched leaves to use elsewhere. This makes quick work of a large pile into a usable mulch. With my electric mower, I can start the engine while the mower deck is directly over the pile. More than this can suffocate the turf, contributing to snow mold damage over the winter months. The ideal amount of leaf mulch is enough so that bits of leaves filter between the blades of grass. Mulching leaves into the turfgrass with the mower is one easy option. Not only are leaf piles fun to jump in and make for great leaf fights, by using leaves, we keep this resource out of landfills. In truth, they are a boon to landscapes, serving as mulches, benefiting soils, and boosting our compost piles. It’s too bad autumn’s fallen leaves are seen as a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of as soon as possible. By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator
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