Comments for Eastern Shore Gardener

Comment on Mountain Laurel on the Creek by Eastern Shore Gardener

Eastern Shore Gardener — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:18:46 +0000

Jeanne
If you are used to seeing mountain laurel in the mountains, you don’t expect it down here on the Eastern Shore, do you? When we bought out place, we didn’t walk through the entire woods–just the part near the house. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I walked all the way to the point and saw it, and completely blown away the first time I saw it bloom. It is really a special plant!
Barbara

Comment on Mountain Laurel on the Creek by Jeanne Johnson

Jeanne Johnson — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:21:20 +0000

Hi Barbara,
I can’t tell you how much I loved this post. As a long time resident of western Pennsylvania, I enjoyed the splendors of mountain laurel every spring on my own oak covered property and, especially along the highways of northwestern Pennsylvania where my parents grew up. I really miss it each spring here in Chestertown and didn’t realize that it was growing in the woods so close by. I need to do more exploring in the wooded areas of Kent County.

Jeanne

Comment on Mountain Laurel on the Creek by Eastern Shore Gardener

Eastern Shore Gardener — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:33:57 +0000

Hi Donna!
Every year I’m thrilled that our woods has Mt. Laurel. Here on the Eastern Shore, I never expected it. And how strange is it that we both crossed paths with box turtles yesterday!

Comment on Mountain Laurel on the Creek by Donna Williamson

Donna Williamson — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:07:46 +0000

Hey Barbara:

Thanks for this wonderful post! In NW Connecticut, the mountain laurel was equally beautiful when I was young and it takes me back to sunny days rambling in the woods. And I saw a box turtle yesterday too! There must be a party!

Thanks,
Donna

Comment on Spring 2012 by Eastern Shore Gardener

Eastern Shore Gardener — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:41:40 +0000

Hi Clare! Glad you liked the photos! The wild blue phlox is seeding in everywhere. I started with a couple different colors, and I still have some that are darker purple, others that are lavender, and lots that are white. I can never have enough of it!

Barbaras

Comment on Spring 2012 by clare ellis

clare ellis — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:22:31 +0000

What wonderful photos, Barbara!!!
Loved the pholox that self seeded.

Comment on Spring 2012 by Eastern Shore Gardener

Eastern Shore Gardener — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:33:13 +0000

Geri
Thanks for visiting! Your best bet is to find a local nursery that specializes in plants for your area. One that offers natives from your area is great. If you have friends or neighbors with nice gardens, ask them where they buy plants. By sticking to local sources, you’ll find plants that can tolerate your conditions–I’m assuming sandy soil and probably salt spray. That said, I do like Rare Find, up in central New Jersey. (http://www.rarefindnursery.com/) They have lots of rare plants and you can always find something unusual.
Barbara

Comment on Spring 2012 by Geri Lindmar

Geri Lindmar — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:05:46 +0000

Barbara,
First time checking out your garden pics. Beautiful! I live at the Jersey shore and I am looking for some different plants for my new garden. Where do you find these little gems? Geri

Comment on Spring 2012 by Donna Williamson

Donna Williamson — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:47:11 +0000

Beautiful. Barbara – you are an artist!

Comment on Spring 2012 by Eastern Shore Gardener

Eastern Shore Gardener — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:23:08 +0000

Hi Valerie!
I think it looks like it has a face, too. I absolutely love it!
Barbara