The previous neighbor had planted ferns. Along his side of the driveway. I’d never planted a single fern on my side Only a couple survived on his side . Just look at the lush ferns that blew over to me.
. But look at what blew over to my side!
Shanti led the way back to where we’d parked the car. We’d met cousins Anna and Maura for lunch in Westerville. M
On the way, I did what my parents always did when I was growing up.
Notice a plant.
Name it.
And in this case rub the velvet leaf between your fingers.
Lamb’s Ear, the perennial, see below.
“Despite its unassuming appearance, lamb’s ear has quite a rich history. Another nickname, “wooly woundwort,” references its usefulness as a bandage, due to its astringent properties.
The leaves were used to dress wounds or as toilet paper in medieval times, and they were also reportedly used as bandages in the American Civil War.” From the. Gardener’s path
My neighbor Sue gave me the Iris a couple of years ago. They are so beautiful. I worried the strong rain would beat them to the ground, that the blossoms would crumple. They stood tall. The petals like velvet.
Photographed from an upstairs window
Erin of Garden Party with Erin saw the two photos I posted recently of the Lenten Roses/Hellebores not looking too good this year due to the snow. She told me they’d come back! And she was right.
This winter’s snow was not kind to my Lenten Roses. (Hellebores)
Previous Februarys
Meet Erin who has a professional gardening business. Garden Party With Erin Design. Revive. Restore.
She helped me with my jungle of a garden after the Pandemic. Literally transformed the place.
I know my neighbors were thrilled. Me, too!
I knit her a Read This Hat last year with her business name knit into it.
She popped by today with a surprise gift for me. Check out this hoodie! Love it. How about this photo with the sunshine?
