Iris 'Gerald Darby'
The first monochromatic planting at Linden Hill is complete: The Blue Garden is situated on the right side of the entry drive amongst five Dawn Redwoods, and features a walking path. We planted every blue/purple- blooming perennial at the nursery, beginning with several varieties of Salvia, Nepeta and Veronica. Other plants include Aster, Camassia, Thalictrum, Campanula, Iris, Kalimeris and those with blue foliage such as Sorghastrum nutans and Rosa glauca. We invite you this spring to enjoy the many different hues and variations within the spectrum of “Blue”.
The critters are hungry!….This week, We have been occupied cutting back perennials in the gardens..the mice and voles have been eating, nesting and tunneling more than ever this year. Their first choice was Iris ensata ’Variegata’ in the front beds. (Thank goodness we had divided and potted up several in the summer!). We have been cutting the remaining iris down to the ground level, as well as most other perennials – hopefully, this will deter the critters. It is an important time in the season to spray deer repellent, too -our top choices are Neptune’s Harvest Fish Fertilizer or Liquid Fence.
We encourage you to come over to Linden Hill and make a terrarium to enjoy over the winter, or to give as a holiday present to a friend or family member. We have all of the supplies- beautiful cloches and vessels, super plants and an ample and comfortable work space in our greenhouse. Read an article about our terrarium workshop last month in The Bucks County Herald on page 22.
Three upcoming events of note:
- Nov. 20th from 11am to 4pm: Bridgeton Hill Holiday Bazaar at The River Valley Waldorf School, 1392 Bridgeton Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy. Stop by our display and shop for gifts.
- Dec. 4th and 5th from 10am to 4pm: The Ottsville Holiday Festival at Linden Hill Gardens -Join us in the barn and select handmade gifts and enjoy scrumptious food!
- March 6th-13th, 2011: Plan ahead to visit our display at the Philadelphia Flower Show and watch a video of Jerry Fritz planting galanthus bulbs in preparation for the show and spring.
Keep in touch! info@lindenhillgardens.com
