Natives In Harmony

June 2012June 2012

The landscaping around the potting shed which was built in 2009, has matured and weathering makes the shed look like it has been here forever.The landscaping around the potting shed which was built in 2009, has matured and weathering makes the shed look like it has be...

Potting Shed interiorPotting Shed interior

Made of mostly recycled materials, the potting shed is a great place to work and store things. The colored glass windows were once transoms.Made of mostly recycled materials, the potting shed is a great place to work and store things. The colored glass windows were...

2017 saw the addition of a new shade system and new display shelving.2017 saw the addition of a new shade system and new display shelving.

We felt like we had really arrived with the shade system and better shelving for the plants.We felt like we had really arrived with the shade system and better shelving for the plants.

Why use annuals when you can use Natives as ornamentals in pots?Why use annuals when you can use Natives as ornamentals in pots?

The nice thing about having all these plants is experimenting with them to see what they will do when left to overwinter in pots. They stand up to it very well. This image is from June.The nice thing about having all these plants is experimenting with them to see what they will do when left to overwinter in pot...

Same pot a month laterSame pot a month later

Having a mix of perennials in the same pot gives a totally different look throughout the season! Having a mix of perennials in the same pot gives a totally different look throughout the season!

Purple Milkweed Asclepias purpureaPurple Milkweed Asclepias purpurea

Now available in limited quantities. Definately worth having!Now available in limited quantities. Definately worth having!

Purple Milkweed in front of potting shed.Purple Milkweed in front of potting shed.

I really like the color of purple milkweed! Planted along the fence with the white foxglove penstemon and yellow lanceleaf coreopsis it is sure pleasing to the eye. I really like the color of purple milkweed! Planted along the fence with the white foxglove penstemon and yellow lanceleaf core...

Late May 2012Late May 2012

Spiderwort, Penstemon and False White IndigoSpiderwort, Penstemon and False White Indigo

Coreopsis, Spiderwort & Penstemon Coreopsis, Spiderwort & Penstemon

Bright sunny and cheerfully exuberant, this combination just can't be beat! Bright sunny and cheerfully exuberant, this combination just can't be beat!

I love sunny mornings in June!I love sunny mornings in June!

There is something about Ohio Spiderwort that just about takes your breath away.There is something about Ohio Spiderwort that just about takes your breath away.

Spiderwort and SundropsSpiderwort and Sundrops

A lovely close up of the planting in front of the potting shed.A lovely close up of the planting in front of the potting shed.

Spotted phlox, Phlox maculataSpotted phlox, Phlox maculata

I am told this lovely little plant is more resistant to mildew. It blooms for most of the month of June and into July. Available in limited quantities at this time. I am told this lovely little plant is more resistant to mildew. It blooms for most of the month of June and into July. Avail...

Invitation to Wander.Invitation to Wander.

The path through the prairie beckons and I cannot refuse.The path through the prairie beckons and I cannot refuse.

Another wave of color beginsAnother wave of color begins

Late June and early July bring a new look to the prairie planting as the Butterflyweed, Bergamot, Black-eyed Susans and Michigan Lily begin to bloom.Late June and early July bring a new look to the prairie planting as the Butterflyweed, Bergamot, Black-eyed Susans and Michiga...

Butterflyweed and YarrowButterflyweed and Yarrow

Just about everyone loves Butterfly weed! Why wouldn't you?Just about everyone loves Butterfly weed! Why wouldn't you?

Color variation of ButterflyweedColor variation of Butterflyweed

Because all of these plants are open pollinated, you never know what shade the young plant will produce until it blooms for the first time. There are some interesting color variations occuring within the wild populationBecause all of these plants are open pollinated, you never know what shade the young plant will produce until it blooms for the...

Bergamot and Royal CatchflyBergamot and Royal Catchfly

These usually are blooming in Mid July but due to the weather this year (2012) they are blooming about 2 weeks early.These usually are blooming in Mid July but due to the weather this year (2012) they are blooming about 2 weeks early.

Wetland and Mesic speciesWetland and Mesic species

The plants shown here are quite adaptable and will flourish in wet and medium moisture soils.The plants shown here are quite adaptable and will flourish in wet and medium moisture soils.

Wild Potato VineWild Potato Vine

This native is a beautiful vine with lovely creamy white flowersThis native is a beautiful vine with lovely creamy white flowers

Partridge Pea and Swamp MilkweedPartridge Pea and Swamp Milkweed

This is at the southern edge of the wet prairie planting and it is just beautiful!This is at the southern edge of the wet prairie planting and it is just beautiful!

I can't quit taking pictures!I can't quit taking pictures!

Walking along the prairie path is just a great way to enjoy all those flowers up close and personal.Walking along the prairie path is just a great way to enjoy all those flowers up close and personal.

What a view!What a view!

Looking across the swamp milkweeds toward the house. I love the pink and yellow!Looking across the swamp milkweeds toward the house. I love the pink and yellow!

Swamp MilkweedSwamp Milkweed

Besides providing valuable habitat for Monarch caterpillars and nectar sources for many different pollinators, this plant is just plain gorgeous when in bloom!Besides providing valuable habitat for Monarch caterpillars and nectar sources for many different pollinators, this plant is ju...

Red Lobelia and Partridge PeaRed Lobelia and Partridge Pea

So bright it almost hurts your eyes!So bright it almost hurts your eyes!

Blue and red lobelia are both blooming in early AugustBlue and red lobelia are both blooming in early August

I have really enjoyed watching the different flowers mature and begin to show in the young prairie plantings.I have really enjoyed watching the different flowers mature and begin to show in the young prairie plantings.

Royal Catchfly at the center of a kaleidoscope of color. Royal Catchfly at the center of a kaleidoscope of color.

Bird and butterfly bed as viewed from the deck.Bird and butterfly bed as viewed from the deck.

We love this garden!We love this garden!

Prairie phlox, foxglove penstemon and Ohio woodmintPrairie phlox, foxglove penstemon and Ohio woodmint

This is also the bird and butterfly garden, just different things in bloom. This is also the bird and butterfly garden, just different things in bloom.

Butterfly weed and purple coneflowerButterfly weed and purple coneflower

This is also the bird and butterfly garden, just different things in bloom.This is also the bird and butterfly garden, just different things in bloom.