The Ladies in the Neighborhood Hang Out Here!

That's right - Rain or shine, Sylvia's garden is the Garden of Eden in Northeast Ohio.

This little lady stopped by today to lay some eggs.

Chelydra serpentina or Sternotherus odoratus?

The large snapping turtle was working on the next generation of turtlettes when I saw her this morning. By the time I got my camera, she "ran" for cover but I could still obtain two photographs from different angles. We'll just let here be and finish her motherly responsibilities. If you are curious, my first guess this species is a Chelydra serpentina. When she comes out from under the plant I will try and get a phootgraph of her size and shell coloration to determine to confirm species identification. Guess this means good luck for the garden if a wise old turtle chooses it for a nest.

Other than pesky Dandelions & Blackberry Bushes...

These are the most common wildflowers 

one sees in Summit County, Ohio

Let me introduce you to our All-Stars

Here's the Line Up for 2017

Yes, the Chocolate Mint is my favorite, then Fresh Basil.

What herbs are you growing? Leave a comment.

Oregano

Dill

Basil

Tarragon

Parsley

Chocolate Mint

Sage

Are there 'Arisaema triphyllum' in other Continents?

The ever so charming "Jack-in-the-Pulpit", tell me my dear 

friends in Europe, Asia, Australia, & South America- 

do you have this interesting plant? 

Or is it the "duck-billed platypus" of the North American plant world?

These are well admired in Northeast Ohio. Probably as a child when you first discover one in the forest, one really appreciates there uniqueness. It is one of those youthful "wow!' moments of discovery.

Whole Lotta Rosie!

Just Kidding- Everything Going Green and the Wild Strawberries are Double the Size This Year.

It will be a few weeks before the most beautiful flowers in Ohio bloom.

Until Sylvia's garden hits its full potential, here are a few flowers ready for their photo op.