A Walk in Mother’s Front Yard

Guest Writer:  Beth Littlejohn

While I was staying at the Windy Knoll earlier this week I took time to see what was blooming in the front of the house and ohhhhh my, was I in “hog heaven”!

The first thing I spotted was the cinammon fern.  This fern blooms a rusty stalk in the center and it was in the full bloom.

Cinnamon Fern

I also found Mother’s prized Lady Slipper.  These are delicate plants which are extremely difficult to cultivate.  They like things just so.  Again, the blooms were luscious!

Lady Slipper

I also saw the false Solomon’s seal.  This beauty looks so much like Solomon’s seal, the exception that is most easily seen is the location of the bloom.  False Solomon’s seal blooms under the stem.  Maybe you can see the drying blossoms.  Solomon’s seal blooms on the end of the stem.  Wow!  I hope I did not confuse them.

A beautiful ornamental grass, purple fountain grass, is growing but is still in its early stages.  This grass will be just about 3-4 feet tall and have a lovely fluffy bloom.  It will bloom in late summer.

Spring bloomers…some of the best of country living!

Purple Fountain Grass