Adiantum pedatum, Maidenhair fern, is a delicate perennial that loves the shady, moist, Northern side of our home garden. In the wild, Maidenhair fern are often found growing out of the rock along waterfalls and streams, laden with the mist cast there by the flowing waters. In June 2004, I was honored to be visited by the now late … [Read more...]
Lady Fern and Trillium
Just about the time I'm feeling that winter will never end, the green tops of bundled trillium leaves start pushing their way through the flakes of moist earth, pronouncing in three part harmony from one leaf to the next: Spring is here, spring is here, spring is here! Days are getting longer! Warmth will come! … [Read more...]
