Category Archives: Native plants

Sweet everlasting

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Angelyn

I found this plant last year by the stone blessing circle . . . and could not figure out what it was.  This year I am seeing this plant all over the place and, with my improved plant identification skills … Continue reading →

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Trellis play

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Angelyn

Check out the trellis I made with green limbs of black locust.  It is wire-tied to some T-posts driven into the ground.  Bentwood trellis work intrigues me and I wanted to apply it within my landscape.  This trellis supports a … Continue reading →

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New shade garden

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Angelyn

Here is a close view of the Carolina allspice which I just planted in the new shade garden.  Last week I purchased the shrubs after getting the information about which shrubs to buy.  Then I spent several days clearing the … Continue reading →

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Flame azalea

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Angelyn

I love the flame azaleas.  My first introduction to them was a pinxter flower (pink) azalea.  Each year here at Tree Haven Resource Center I find more and more of these beauties.  Their color varies from a golden yellow to … Continue reading →

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Creating shade garden from dead oak

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Angelyn

A medium sized oak tree shaded the southern exposure deck last year. . . until it suddenly died mid-summer.  I felt so bad about losing that tree.  Then I realized it was an opportunity to plant some other native trees … Continue reading →

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Bloodroot

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Angelyn

On my way down the driveway this morning I noticed the bloodroot is blooming. I love how the bloodroot leaves look like they are offering protection as they curl around the flower stem. Once the bloodroot shows up, I know … Continue reading →

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