Stepping Into May
Rhododendron 'Klondyke' and Geranium maculatum May is already here and the garden suddenly explodes with growth. We spent the weekend watering (already?) because there hasn't been significant rainfall in a while. We don't have a sprinkler system so it is all manpower, dragging hoses and sprinklers. It takes two days - one for the back and one for the front - to water everything. It is possible to get it all in one day if we start really early. The rhododendrons are beginning now - 'Mandarin Lights' 'Jean Marie De Montague' 'Percy Wiseman' - beautiful but suffers from lacebug. I'm considering replacing it or maybe I will try and treat it. A favorite right now is the Chilean Potato Vine ( Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'). This plant is hardier than you might imagine. Some sources list it as a "9", others an "8". It is going on its third year in our garden, having been moved once. It is sheltered somewhat by a fence but ...
What a great place to stay! I'm going to check it out online. I'm pretty sure your unknown plant is Aruncus dioicus, aka goat's beard. It's a Missouri native, so I bet it will grow in your area.
ReplyDeleteAlison, of course that is it. I knew it, just couldn't remember!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they put a lot of thought into co-existence with nature. Good, that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a restful place and an interesting living concept! Leave it to Portlanders to think of something so cool!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of such a place. This one is beautiful. What a neat experience.
ReplyDeleteI was going to take a stab at the plant ID, but I see Alison beat me to it. I hope you did not run into any dirty hippies.
ReplyDeletewhat a marvelous and beautiful community...
ReplyDeleteJust the name - Trillium Hollow - relaxes me! What a beautiful concept AND place.
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