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Fetching Ferns
If Hydrangeas and Japanese Maples are the pretty painted faces in my garden, ferns are the backbone, providing texture and foliage in places where little else will thrive. Deciduous and evergreen,...
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The New Lawn Bed: Part II
The new lawn bed is finally taking shape. With the addition of 14 wheelbarrows full of the Gardener’s Blend mix, the bed has plumped up nicely to this: (Pock marks courtesy of Duncan, Garden Dog and...
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The New Lawn Bed: Final Installment
Contemplated Dug Amended Planted Finished. Here are the plants that “made the cut”: Acer palmatum “Fascination” (x 1) Hydrangea paniculata “Quick Fire” (x 3) Polystichum x dycei (Dyce Holly Fern)...
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Shearing the Western Sword Ferns
The Western Sword ferns, true garden stalwarts, got a short back and sides job yesterday. Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern) These evergreen ferns, most native to the garden, start looking ratty...
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Fancy Ferns
Yesterday saw the opening of the local Farmer’s Market; the 25th season opening, to be precise. While I admired the amazing array of edibles, the art creations, and the delectable breakfast options,...
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