It blows my mind that the violets that have self-seeded in this flower bed are all white, when, not 3 feet away, there are scads of purple violets. As you can see, I have sweet woodruff growing in this bed and those flowers are white as well. The Solomon’s Seal has little white flowers. Everything else is green with no flowers yet. It’s as if the violets knew that there was an unofficial green and white color scheme here and purple violets were barred from the garden bed.
Ain’t nature grand?
More of the ferns that have also self-seeded here in the bed. One of my readers told me the name of this fern last year and darned if I can remember! That’s Solomon’s Seal next to them.
Love the quilted leaves of this Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta that I planted last year in the shade bed. I just now noticed that green bug. I didn’t see it when I took the picture.
Gosh, you just can’t beat hostas. We have so many of them here – a couple of them were here when we moved in, but the rest have been added over the past 13 years. So many varieties. I may have to buy a couple more – but they’ll have to go here in this shade bed. The big garden bed is now too exposed to the sun. I made the mistake of planting one there last year and I quickly realized it was a mistake and moved it over to this bed.
Today is gloriously sunny and we’re finally going to see temps in the 70s. Don refused to let me mow today so he was out there mowing rather early this morning. He’s going to shoot portraits for the rest of the day. I guess I’ll read and sit on the porch. I cleaned the bathroom yesterday and did lots of laundry. Each day I can tackle more, but I still have to be careful with my back.
At least I’m no longer sleeping in my chair, which I had to do for a couple of nights!
Enjoy your day.
Happy Saturday.
Do you have trouble with slugs on your hostas? Here in SK, I don’t plant them because everyone who has them gets slug infestations.
No I don’t have problems with slugs here – though I should knock on wood!
You can use slug bait/repellent. Has worked for my hostas. Don’t let the bugs win!!!
Nature is grand, indeed. Sunshine here, today…doggie on her cushion in the sunny bay window sill, third cup of coffee, all’s right with the world. Taking it easy today, just because I can. Yesterday was go, go, go—groceries, prescriptions, lunch out, and a pizza brought home for dinner. Today Mr Wizard is on yard cleanup and getting the washer and dryer set up for the season.
Our hostas here have been growing happily for years in full sunshine, between the rocks that hold up the cliff between the house and the lake. Yours must be a different, shade-loving variety than ours. Things are slow to get growing this year, but it looks like we will have bleeding hearts soon! Yay!
Must depend on the harshness of the sun. Our hostas that are in full sun get burned on the edges.
Take a nice day of rest, Shanna!
Beautiful garden photos. I’ve enjoyed seeing Don’s portraits on IG again. I know he loves doing that. Rest, read and heal up. It’s the weekend and I get to see the Grands. Yesterday was the last day of school for Tiger, he will be in 3rd grade in the Fall. Oh my goodness. My babies are growing so fast. One week until Ashleigh and Irenes come to GA for a visit. I am so excited.
I can’t believe he’s going to be in 3rd grade!
And I’m thrilled to hear that Ashleigh is going to be visiting! xoxo
Love the green & white theme, especially the beautiful white violets with a smidgen of purple. Native violets are amazing – colors include purple and the many shades of purple, white, and yellow, and an oh so delicate scent. The flowers & leaves are edible, and the leaves are high in vitamins A & C.
The fern pictured with the hosta is sensitive fern, Onoclea sensibilis,
It’s a native fern, perennial, deciduous, sensitive to frost (hence the name).
It’s sometimes called bead fern for the brown fertile frond…in the picture you can see one fertile frond… clustered brown colored “beads” on a stem. The fertile frond produces spores which will produce more ferns. Sensitive fern also spreads by creeping rhizomes (horizontal underground stems that put out roots).
You have a lovely garden & home… enjoy the weekend!
Oops… sensitive fern is picture with the Solomon’s Seal near the downspout, which is perfect for sensitive fern as it loves moist soil.
xo
Thanks so much for the info, Amy. I saw two fertile fronds early in the spring. Thanks for explaining what they are.
Hostas are so glorious. I think it’s time to divide some of mine, maybe take some to the lake. They seem to go anywhere. Your garden is looking wonderful!
I have never divided any of mine, but the oldest is the biggest and it may soon be time to divide it. Thanks, Jeanie.
beautiful colors and plants. beautifulphotos. and yay to self-seeding plants!
i was able to spend time with some of my family after dropping off a few donations this morning. i’m home now, the laundry is done and nothing needs to be ironed. there’s an art festival tomorrow and right now it’s raining. good!
hope everyone has a nice rest of the weekend!
kathy in iowa
You love the rain, Kathy!
Glad it’s nice enough for Don to go and take photos.
We’re having lots of rain. Attended my daughter’s ceremony for Asian/Pacific Islander seniors who wanted to participate. Good thing it was indoors. I got to present her with her sash representing the Chinese-American that she is. Next week is the actual graduation. I think it’s a nice testament of how much this college has meant to her, as she will wear three sashes and three cords to represent the organizations with which she’s been involved, as well as academic achievements. I can’t believe four years have flown by. Her dad would have been bursting with pride.
I have a feeling he’s bursting with pride and is watching everything, Wendy. xo
Mother Nature sure did a nice job on your green and white garden. Hostas seem to grow anywhere and everywhere…but, they are not fond of sun, unless you water them daily. And I do mean daily. We have a garden, we named the pine bed. We have pines, obviously, lots of hostas, lillies of the valley, heuchera, ferns, two different hydrangeas and recently added solomon’s seal. It’s peaceful looking…much like your green and white garden.
We worked a lot in the yard yesterday…planted the perennials I bought, and spread lots of mulch. Today…we are quite sore, but did manage a trip to the nursery for some annuals for my containers. Almost done…just hoping the rain will stop. I don’t think we get a break til Monday. I am tired of being muddy. Enjoy the warm weather! ;)
I have some heuchera in the shade garden. I planted it last year and it’s doing well.
We have rain on the docket for today, but right now, it’s sunny!
I’m glad to hear that your back is healing and you able to sleep again and enjoy the sunshine.
Three colleagues at work are having back issues at the moment. They either creep through the schoolhouse and never sit or don’t even come to school. They show off their pain killers and debate which one is the best.
Happy Sunday! Regula
Sharing tips about medication, I guess! Thanks, Regula!
I am glad you are finally getting some nice weather.
Me too!