i finished planting my last few plugs of Penn sedge (Carex pennsylvanicum) and a few Farmers Market purchases over the weekend. The weather was so nice that I kept walking around taking pictures of plantings that caught my eye.
I love that this grouping is in a raised bed so I can enjoy everything without bending.
Tiarella 'Elizabeth Oliver' with Carex 'Beatlemania,' a sprightly little ground cover Carex.
'Axminster Gold' Russian comfrey with all those little bug holes that I am learning to love.
Weeping yellow Beech tree with Japanese painted ferns.
One of my favorite Wisconsin natives, Thalictrum dioicum or early meadow rue with an ancient Peony that is in too much shade to flower.
Native Bird's Foot Violet. The rabbits like this as much as I do.
Primula japonica with Trillium sessile.
Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'
The edge of the Upper Pool in its reincarnated state.
I love the textures and subtle color differences in so many of these photos. I also love showy blossoms, but the textures are just so calming and meditative. That calycanthus is gorgeous, and I am wondering if it's a plant I admired at Olbrich a few years ago.
Posted by: Kristin | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 07:13 AM
I thought I would miss the pool but your garden looks lovely in its new reincarnation. I'm always so impressed not only by your plantings but by your plant identifications!
Posted by: Barbara H. | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 01:34 PM
All beautiful compositions, Linda! Why is it that rabbits insist on deadheading flowers in full bloom? And why can't they eat weeds?
Congratulations on getting everything in the ground. Best wishes for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 01:35 PM
KRISTIN — It wouldn't surprise me that Olbrich has one.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 03:01 PM
BARBARA — I wrote and spoke about gardens so much that I made sure I made id cards for all my plants. I hated it when someone hadn't a clue. Though lately I can't always remember the names and then I can't even look anything up. Aging brain.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 03:04 PM
KRIS — I am pretty happy that I got it all in the ground. Now we just need consistent rain.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Monday, May 30, 2022 at 03:07 PM