The Twelfth Day of Christmas—Big, Bold Plants
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve drummers drumming. When I hear drums I think of big and bold plants. Plants with a rhythm and repetition. Plants that present themselves as poetry. Fearless One two three four Growing plants I can’t ignore Of such great size I lift my eyes Branches that reach Leaves that breach Over the ocean … Continue reading The Twelfth Day of Christmas—Big, Bold Plants
The Eleventh Day of Christmas—Musical Plants
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eleven pipers piping. One thing I love about plants is the sound that I hear when I’m around them. Sometimes with my ears and other times in my imagination. One of my all time favorites is heather. The rustle, the bristle, the soft, shaking sound of heather. It’s sweet music to my ears. … Continue reading The Eleventh Day of Christmas—Musical Plants
The Tenth Day of Christmas—Leaping Plants
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, ten lords a leaping. Leaping plants remind me of tall grasses, especially those that shoot up between spring and summer. Grasses are so versatile. They provide contrast in both color and form in a garden. They provide movement when a breeze passes through. They have the most awesome names! (Calamagrostis? Helictotrichon? Schizachyrium??? … Continue reading The Tenth Day of Christmas—Leaping Plants
The Ninth Day of Christmas—Dancing Plants
On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, nine ladies dancing. Just as people can dance and move, certain plants possess rhythm and music in their movements. When a breeze sweeps by they may swing and sway. Some have a pattern and repetition just like the steps in a dance. Other plants seem to be decked out in costume, lighting … Continue reading The Ninth Day of Christmas—Dancing Plants
The Eighth Day of Christmas—Milkweed
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eight maids a milking. The plant that comes to mind for this day is Milkweed. Milkweed is an important plant in the garden for butterflies, but people can use it too. I’m re-posting a fascinating article I found about milkweed from Wildfoods.Info Milkweed? If Green Beans, Broccoli, Okra, Sisal, and Geese Aren’t Weeds, … Continue reading The Eighth Day of Christmas—Milkweed
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