Those disappointments led me to read gardening books while looking around to see what grew naturally in my area. An interest in native species growing in nearby woods became a passion. Once I reached the point where more plants were surviving than dying I looked around for related species from other parts of the world. The garden is a reflection of my tastes and sense of design along with the desire to collect. Trillium recurvatum Trilliums accompany the spring blooms of Virginia bluebells and their relatives.
Species iris have a special place along with the continuing collection of Polygonatum .
Hellebore is finding its way throughout the winter garden. Gentians and toad lilies are filling the fall garden. The desire for something different or unusual continues to fill and enlarge the garden each year.