[Diana in Wisconsin]

My set of three Perennial Grasses arrived today - in a snowstorm, LOL! I bought 'Standing Ovation' Switchgrass (Little Bluestem) to add to the terraced garden Beau built for me around the greenhouse. I've lost a few roses that I had in there, and if I lose more, I'm going to add additional perennial grasses as they are 100% CAREFREE and the new cultivars are well-bred and behave themselves, meaning they won't get invasive. I already have Karl Foester in that bed and another Switchgrass that turns a gorgeous red in the Fall.

That bed also has Sedum and re-blooming Daylilies, Peony and shrub roses. I'm going for as 'maintenance free' as I can in that garden area.

[Qiviut]

Yesterday morning, I was eating breakfast in front of the bay window, taking in the view. A small bird landed in the closest tree and I was really happy to see it was a male bluebird! This was the first time I’ve seen one at the mountain place.

Our flatland place is loaded with bluebirds. We have 8 houses total, 5 my dad made. Since the nest boxes are already being ‘scouted’, I am leaving them this year, but after nesting season, they’ll be moved here.

Waiting on the roofer this morning - going to be a chilly day ‘up there’ doing repairs. I will be trying to finish what seems to be the never ending project of picking up & hauling away tree debris. I’ll clear a section, then mow it. The place really looks nice mowed.

[Pollard]

Every time I see 3-4 foot tall ornamental grass, I drool a little. I’ll get some eventually.

[Blurb2350]

Just out of curiosity. . . . You mention buying ornamental grasses, including Karl Foerster and several others that ring a bell. Do you perchance buy from High Country Gardens? I do, and I’ve got a tray of Foersters in my cart right now! I’m trying to talk myself into placing the order . . .