Concern shifts from wet to cold
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Throughout April our concern has been the lack of anything resembling a dry
spell of weather. However, the latter half of the month has been drier and
the ...
6 months ago
So pretty :) can you tell me what's on last few pictures(the hairy plant) I've never seen seen it. Looks really funny :)
ReplyDeleteIt's some sort of fern, Leanan maybe Dryopteris affinis Crispa. I'm afraid we got them before we were organised enough ti keep records of varieties. It is very upright when young. I think only the bottom two though are this plant. ferns tend to be softer when they are young and then the frond go stiffer.
DeleteI love ferns! Like you, I have several different varieties. I really think they add something special to a garden.
ReplyDeleteThey do Paula I love them
DeleteOoh! Love the colourful one at the top - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think that is Athyrium otophorum Okanum - Eared Lady Fern, Belinda - It's lovely
DeleteI am really fond of ferns, and love to see the fronds uncurling. Fantastic pics, I really enjoyed them.xxxx
ReplyDeleteI love that time too, Snowbird and just end up being unable to resist photographing them
DeleteI had a couple of lovely ferns growing near the pond last year till hubby decided to go round everything with hos strimmer. They're back this year and under my protection lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Sue
Linda
At least they have sprung back Linda. Hope they survive strimming!
DeleteI love to watch the speeded up nature programmes where you see them all unfurling...it certainly is a magical sight.
ReplyDeleteIt is, Tanya. Pity that I don't have the technology
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