New Bridge and Blooms

Thanks to the carpentry and hard work of  Bob Herbert and his able assistants Fae Herbert and John Morin we have a new and safer bridge crossing Sullivan Brook.










Coreopsis and Forget-me-nots in the meadow



                                                                             

This Pitcher plant is in bloom - these are remarkably interesting plants.   So far our artificial bog appears to be sucessful, it is staying moist, the plants are growing nicely, our only problem has been the persistance of the dreaded violet that came along for the ride from our supplier.

Iris virginica

We searched high and low for a place to purchase the native Blue Flag Iris ( Iris virginica).  Would you believe this one came from e-bay - listing:  "USED". 

The team of Bob and Fae Herbert.
They are documenting the collection at Sullivan Botanical Gardens. 

Sullivan Meadow and more

Blue flax (Linum perenne lewisii)

Sullivan Meadow is beginning a season long march of beautiful flowers.  If done properly, there should be a progression of bloom until late fall.  Since we have just scattered seed and hoped for the best - it is in the hands of the Lord, the Great Gardener!

Our Carolina Rose ( Rosa carolina) is in bloom as well as the Coral Honeysuckle ( Lonicera semperviens). Notice the interesting way the stem comes out of the circular leaf on the honeysuckle.