Given the rain, thunder, and lightning, I’m proposing a literal raincheque on gardening today.
In other news, Jonathan has been doing some research — it would seem that Jordan the groundhog is female! And when Jonathan and I were weeding the other day, a tiny robin fledgling joined us on the path. Professor Wekerle and I saw the little bird, older and more steady on its wings, just yesterday. They have a nest in one of the woodland sections! Any suggestions for a name for this soon-to-be red, red robin?
The cardinal flower planted last year seems to be defying the odds and thriving, much to the delight of everyone who’s been privy to its brilliant colour. The mayapples, too, often quite finicky, are tall and numerous. If you gently lift the leaves of what look like a miniature forest canopy, you’ll find their white flowers. The Christmas ferns are unfurling, too, with their spectacular leaves, and the sea oats have proffered volunteers all over the garden. Both sea oats and cup plants are abundant, and so they are for sale. If you are interested in purchasing one or two of these plants for your own garden, contact us!
