#woodlandplant

[easterncurvegarden]

Dalston Curve Garden has been incredibly lush with botanical beauty these last few weeks. It’s not just our colourful display of tulips in pots that have been bringing daily joy, but also the emerging waves of whites, yellows and blues of Spring flowering bulbs, flourishing under the light leaf canopies of our Birch and Alder trees. 

One silver lining of the prolonged cold weather this Spring has been the longer flowering period for many of our plants. We still have several Daffodils in flower - Narcissus ‘Pipit’ and the sweet-scented miniature ‘Baby Moon’ alongside Muscari latifolium, Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ and the Spring Star flower, Ipheion uniflorum ‘Wisley Blue’, with its sweet-scented lavender blue flowers. Add to this the Hawthorn, Cherry and Apple tree blossom buzzing with bees, the fresh green of unfurling fern fronds and the dainty heart-shaped leaves of Epimediums and it really does make it a very special time to drop in to the garden.

The Garden and cafe are open this Bank Holiday weekend on Friday 5 & Saturday 6 May. 1-10pm and on Sunday 7 & Bank Holiday Monday 8 May, 1-8pm.  

Thanks to Sandra Keating and Alex Bogdan, for their beautiful photos. All photos are copyright of Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.

If, like us, you are obsessed with tulips, do keep an eye out for our upcoming post on our favourite late-flowering varieties. 

#spring #spring flowers #bulbs #woodlandplants #plantingcombinations

[sunshinegearbox]

#foresthike #Latviathemagical #Balticland_magic #magicalwoods #autumnforest #autumnleafs #woodlandplants #twinleafs #forestcarpet

[quintessential-magpie]

🌿 There is an indescribable joy about picking a tiny plant in the middle of a forest. 🌿

(On that note, the second picture is of an apple clover! They are perfectly edible, and they taste a bit like sour cooking apples (albeit slightly nicer). You can find them in large clumps around the base of trees, as shown in the picture below.)

#plants #appleclover #clover #edibleplants #woodland #woodlandplant #woods #forest #forestcore #darkforestaesthetic #faecore #fairycore #cottagecore #goblincore #foraging

[iplantsman]

Impatiens parviflora (Small Balsam), Bled, Slovenia. Yes, it’s invasive. Yes, it will seed everywhere. Pretty though and quite dainty. Woodlander. Primrose yellow flowers and explosive seed pods. Not native here, but well established! #seed #balsam #impatiens #plant #plants #bled #slovenia #plantsofinstagram #selfseeders #woodland #woodlandplant (at Bled, Slovenia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gzlq9AZl9/?igshid=kzpk6quplikd

#seed #balsam #impatiens #plant #plants #bled #slovenia #plantsofinstagram #selfseeders #woodland #woodlandplant

[wchattinlarc]

Canada Yew

Taxis canadensis

Photographed at Back Bay Fens

Preferred Solar Exposure: Partial shade/Full Shade

Preferred Soil Type: Moist, Well-drained soil

Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-7

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/taxus-canadensis/

#woodlandplant

[floravii]

Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata)

Weston, FL

Situated on a trail in Markham Park.

Height: 3-5′

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun

Preferred Soil Type: loam

Preferred Soil pH: acid

Preferred Moisture Level: moist but well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 10-11

Tolerance: drought

Maintenance: medium

Health Value: kidney stones, gastric ulcer, pulmonary infection, rheumatoid arthritis

Sources:

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&ei=YwjDX9acNtDt5gLwoKTADA&q=kalanchoe+pinnata+medicinal+uses&oq=Kalanchoe+pinnata+medici&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAxgAMgUIABDJAzICCAAyAggAMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB46BAgAEEc6BAghEAo6BQghEKABOggILhDJAxCTAjoHCCEQChCgAToCCC5Q0pEBWIWpAWD7tAFoAnACeACAAXuIAZkMkgEEMTQuM5gBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=psy-ab

https://worldofsucculents.com/kalanchoe-pinnata-miracle-leaf-cathedral-bells/

#woodlandplant #tropical #edible #medicinal #nonnative #invasive #flowering

[standonecology]

Abies balsamea

“Balsam Fir”

Location: Mt. Greylock Summit

Native to North America, the Balsam Fir is a coniferous tree that is usually found in colder climates. It makes perfect sense then, that the above specimen was found at the summit of Massachusetts tallest peak. This tree grows to a height of 45′-75′ with an average spread of 20′-25′ at maturity and adopts a characteristic pyramid shape. Its needles are shiny dark green, ⅝–1" in length with blunt, rounded or notched tips. These characteristics are the main reasons why the Balsam Fir is one of the most popular choices for Christmas tree during the holiday season.

Solar Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness Zones: 3-5

Preferred Soil: Loam, clay, sand; well drained; slightly acidic to neutral

Source: (Source: PictureThis Plant ID app)

#fall #autumn #fallcolors #coniferous #tree #perennial #woodlandplant

[mikepots83]

Liparis liliifolia aka Large Twayblade or Mauve Sleekwort is a native terrestrial orchid coming into full bloom now. This patch (other outside of frame) is growing along my driveway. Several more patches are thriving elsewhere on my property. I always look forward to seeing every orchid that grows here come into bloom. Twayblades like moist woodland soils which we have an abundance of. It only produces two glossy/fleshy basal leaves . . . #liparisliliifolia #liparis #twayblade #mauvesleekwort #orchidsofinstagram #orchids #orchidspecies #orchid #terrestrialorchid #nativeorchids #wildflower #woodland #woodlandplants #woodlandgarden #shadeplants #shadegarden #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #upperhickorynutgorge #southernappalachia #iloveplants #ilovegardening #ilovewhereilive #gertonstrong #gerton #maker #potter #potterslife #inspiration (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgkqgWjfR0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#liparisliliifolia #liparis #twayblade #mauvesleekwort #orchidsofinstagram #orchids #orchidspecies #orchid #terrestrialorchid #nativeorchids #wildflower #woodland #woodlandplants #woodlandgarden #shadeplants #shadegarden #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #upperhickorynutgorge #southernappalachia #iloveplants #ilovegardening #ilovewhereilive #gertonstrong #gerton #maker #potter #potterslife #inspiration

[hortushorrei]

Roast-beef plant. It's a wild iris with a crazy name. Iris foetidissima doesn't smell as fetid as its Latin name would have you believe, but if you rip up a leaf, you can get a whiff of someting kind of beefy. I totally smell beefy stock cube. Common names include stinking iris, gladdon, Gladwin iris, and stinking gladwin. Native to most of western Europe, Ireland, England, France, Italy, Greece, Spain and down to N. Africa.#rhsawardofgardenmerit #irisfoetidissima #roastbeef #nativespecies #lamacchinafissa #woodlandgardens #woodlandplants #stinkingiris #interestingplants (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcqk64AnXN/?igshid=82w5mvh1wjte

#rhsawardofgardenmerit #irisfoetidissima #roastbeef #nativespecies #lamacchinafissa #woodlandgardens #woodlandplants #stinkingiris #interestingplants

[gossamerflux]

May Apple Blossom #mayappleblossom #mayapple #woodlandplants #springinnature #ncwoodlandplants #nature #woodlandwalks #forestplants #plants #flowers #wondersofnature (at Snow Camp, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXN0RggBoi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dd1x6o4uqqxy

#mayappleblossom #mayapple #woodlandplants #springinnature #ncwoodlandplants #nature #woodlandwalks #forestplants #plants #flowers #wondersofnature

[tendrilsgreen]

Edgeworthia chrysantha buds. I’m so excited for these little blooms to arrive ✨💛 . . . #edgeworthia #edgworthiachrysantha #paperbush #wintergarden #winterinterest #winterinterestplants #winterflowers #fragrantflowers #deciduous #deciduousshrub #woodlandgarden #woodlandplants #shadegarden #shadegardening (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/tendrilsgreen/p/CXPfkScPz0t/?utm_medium=tumblr

#edgeworthia #edgworthiachrysantha #paperbush #wintergarden #winterinterest #winterinterestplants #winterflowers #fragrantflowers #deciduous #deciduousshrub #woodlandgarden #woodlandplants #shadegarden #shadegardening

[easterncurvegarden]

Plant Highlights in the Curve Garden, April 2022

At this time of the year, visitors to the Garden especially love to see our changing display of Tulips in pots, with their amazing array of colours, but we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of the ‘quieter’ botanical beauties that are filling our hearts with joy.

Over the years we have worked hard to develop the ‘woodland’ plantings, underneath the Birch and Alder trees and right now we love some of this year’s planting combinations. The Shuttlecock Ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) have unfurled their fresh new fronds, in among perennials such as Epimedium, with its delicate heart-shaped leaves and Dusky Cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) which has freely seeded itself everywhere. 

Now that the leaves have filled out on the trees, the succession of Spring flowers, all planted as bulbs last Autumn, is coming to an end, but if you look closely, you can still spot some precious little jewels, like Erythronium pagoda and Ipheion uniflorum ‘Wisley Blue’, with its sweet-scented lavender blue star-shaped flowers. The latter was a ‘trial’ bulb for us this year and we plan to grow a lot more of it for next Spring. Another first for us which we plan to repeat is Camassia leichtlinii Caerulea, with its tall spikes of star-shaped dark blue flowers.

As well as the woodland plantings, we’re still enjoying the scented bee-filled blossom of our Crab Apple and espalier apple trees, and the Lilac, which is traditionally associated with May Day. 

And last but not least, alongside the pots and tins of species or ‘botanical’ tulips, there are late-flowering Daffodils, Narcissus ‘Pipit’ and the sweet-scented miniature Narcissus ‘Baby Moon’ and the sky blue Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’. 

If you haven’t paid the Garden a visit this Spring, now really is a special time to drop in. 

Thanks to photographer Erola Arcalis for her beautiful record of the Curve Garden on an April morning. All photos are copyright of Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.

Look out for our next blog coming soon, with photos of the Tulip display. 

#spring #spring flowers #bulbs #woodlandplanting #container planting #biodiversity #scentedgarden

[jennyb111]

Woodland path in Laugharne ⁣ #forestlovers #woodlandtrust #outdoors #woodlandphotography #tree #forestphotography #nature #woodlandwonders #woodlandwalks #woodlandwalk #naturelovers #woodlandplants #naturephotography #landscape #woodland https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYKUF0j3Qj/?utm_medium=tumblr

#forestlovers #woodlandtrust #outdoors #woodlandphotography #tree #forestphotography #nature #woodlandwonders #woodlandwalks #woodlandwalk #naturelovers #woodlandplants #naturephotography #landscape #woodland

[capecodartandnature]

Sweet wood anemones are a special treat to find in early May #capecod #capecodspring #wildflowers #springflowers #woodanemone #anenomes #woodlandplants #springephemerals #alongthepath #gowalking #getoutside #outdoors #nature #explore #discover #enjoylife

#capecod #gowalking #discover #enjoylife #springflowers #outdoors #capecodspring #wildflowers #anenomes #alongthepath #nature #woodanemone #woodlandplants #explore #getoutside #springephemerals

[lynseyluu]

I've been wearing my little toadstool necklace quite a lot recently. Anyone else go through phases where you wear the same jewellery pieces? 😍❤️🍄 . . . . #lynseyluu #acrylicjewellery #mushroomsofinstagram #etsyshop #etsyseller #woodland #woodlandwildlife #squirrels #woodlandplants #fungiofinstagram #mushrooms #quirkyjewellery #lasercut #etsy #fungilove #newdesigns #woodlandcritters #autumnal #autumnvibes🍁 #autumniscoming #toadstools #toadstool #etsyfinds #fungi #latestcollection #shopinthesquare #handcrafteduniquelycommunity #indieroller #indiebiz https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRKuN3FIRi/?igshid=13i6j4rw5rcuj

#lynseyluu #acrylicjewellery #mushroomsofinstagram #etsyshop #etsyseller #woodland #woodlandwildlife #squirrels #woodlandplants #fungiofinstagram #mushrooms #quirkyjewellery #lasercut #etsy #fungilove #newdesigns #woodlandcritters #autumnal #autumnvibes🍁 #autumniscoming #toadstools #toadstool #etsyfinds #fungi #latestcollection #shopinthesquare #handcrafteduniquelycommunity #indieroller #indiebiz

[wchattinlarc]

Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens

Photographed at Arnold Arboretum

Preferred Solar Exposure: 4-6 Hours

Preferred Soil Type: Moist, Well-drained Soil

Cold Hardiness: Zones 2-7

columnar or conical evergreen conifer with densely growing horizontal branches

also known as Blue Spruce

often grown as ornamental trees in gardens and parks

pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves

Waxy gray-green leaves, up to 3 cm (1 in) long, are arranged radially on the shoots which curve upwards.

Native Americans used this tree as a traditional medicinal plant and a ceremonial item, and twigs are given as gifts to bring good fortune

https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/blue-spruce

#woodlandplant