lord_whimsy ([info]lord_whimsy) wrote,
@ 2008-05-04 12:54:00
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PLANT REPORT


Yesterday we visited Bartram's Garden to mill through their annual spring native plant sale, and to attend a lecture on the flower Oenothera Grandiflora, a nocturnally flowering plant discovered by William Bartram during his travels outside of present-day Mobile.

Upon arriving, we were delighted to be presented with a rather handsome young specimen of Franklinia, as well as a potted specimen of Oenothera. The staff were also kind enough to dig up for us a foam flower from the bed just outside the Bartram House's door, which was a special thrill.

Next week: we're embarking on a tour of the Pine Barrens!

Spring Pine Barrens Trip

Saturday, May 10, 9am to 4pm
Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Apr. 25
Members $30, Non-Members $40, Meet in NJ, Own Transportation, Bring Lunch Explore John Bartram’s 1740s plant collecting routes through the northern Pine Barrens and discover Whitesbog, Webbs Mill bog, and the Plains with expert guides Joel Fry, Bill Cahill, and Lord Whimsy.

~W



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[info]toad_hall
2008-05-04 06:57 pm UTC (link)
I am quite fond of the foam flower and I'm not yet sure whether one can have too many evening primroses. I hope you will take pictures when that particular one is in bloom.

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[info]handstil
2008-05-04 07:37 pm UTC (link)
I really wish I could hop over to NJ for that; how spectacular!

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[info]madge_pastiche
2008-05-05 05:48 am UTC (link)
How great! You can't get cooler than the Franklinia, says me.

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