Bindweed has been spreading in the gardens and also in the pastures. In the pastures it is not a problem as the goats eat it.
Category Archives: Garden
Lily Patch
Lilies are pretty reliable flowers in the summer months. With the burst of energy from their bulbs, they can rise up and compete pretty well with the surrounding landscape.
Brome Competition
Brome grass has been one of the most aggressive grasses on the farm. Any plant that isn’t tall or vigorous enough will quickly succumb to its strength. There are some Ornamental Grasses though, that I have found out to compete well against the Bromegrass.
Gooseneck Loosestrife
In the beginning I never thought this perennial plant would amount to much. This Loosestrife is short, but has found a way to spread and exclude the aggressive, taller bromegrass. It is most noticeable with the white flowers in mass.
Giant Fleeceflower Spreading
Giant Fleeceflower is generally well-behaving, but the clump continues to spread. The flowers are the most important feature of this perennial, lasting what seems like an eternity.
White Rugosa Rose
There are many different colors of Rugosa Roses that I am adding to my collection. This cultivar of the Rugosa Rose has white flowers. By fall, I should have some Rose hips on this bush. They contain a thin layer of fruity flesh that I like to consume.
Ripening Strawberries
Strawberries are starting to ripen. Some of the bunches are quite large.
Blue False Indigo
Blue False Indigo is a tough plant in my climate. This bush-like perennial is full of flowers.
Milkweed for Monarchs
Milkweed is a common plant that I usually don’t think twice about. Now with all the talk about Monarch Butterflies, I try to save all the Milkweed plants I come across.
May Crambe Flowers
Colewort plants are starting flower early this year. These flowers attract a lot of insect pollinators.