The winter this year, here in the Pacific North West was more severe than usual, so it was to be expected that we would lose a few of our treasured plants. I have a large pot on my front porch, close to the house which I thought was fairly protected from the elements.
The Hostas have made it, the fern in the foreground has new growth forming but the sad little Maiden Hair fern, in the top right corner, seems to have succumbed to the cold. Dang, I really liked the soft feathery look of the fern. Perhaps a trip to the garden center is in order. *grin*
2008Isn't this magnificent? I like to plant Hostas and Ferns together, as I think the contrast between the foliage is very pleasing to the eye.
This is what the plants should look like this season only better.
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Yes, I have some plants that didn't make it, too. I like your idea to put hostas together with ferns, it looks lovely!
That is a great combination. Our front porch planter gets a lot of shade and that would look very nice. It's too bad so many plants didn't make it. The good part is we get to buy new ones!
Yes of course.... my sun flower, none germinate... zero success or total failure... we can always do better next time... cheers! ~ bangchik
I like hostas...But the snails got to them this year ...they did't really recover after that ..
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Hostas and ferns go very well together. Don't give up on the maiden hair fern, I keep thinking mine died then I manage to see new growth in the summer. It is tiny though.
The weather still continues to baffle me this year. The crazy wind is an issue now but should calm down in the next two days. Someone even mentioned snow in our forecast. Who even speaks of such things in mid-April?
You don't mind if I copy you do you? Love the hosta and the fern in the container!!!
Very Nice, too bad about the maiden hair fern.
I wouldn't miss an opportunity for a visit to the garden center, if the maidenhair comes back then you'll have 2! Your hosta and fern combo is lovely.
Hello! Maybe mulch around that Maidenhair and see if you get a new shoot from below ground in a few weeks... you never know... it may have lost the top but you could have viable tissue down below? Oh, heck, I guess it's better to get a healthy new plant in there. I have been surprised by ferns though. Can't wait to have containers again! They are all empty, stashed at a far corner of the yard, waiting until we get the doggone house done. Will be fun to get things growing in them again. We hauled those big ol' glazed pots 895 miles with us when we moved! I'd better put them to good use soon. You inspire me! -- Bonnie
Very nice pot! We haven't seen our hostas coming up yet. I hope they made it.
Sometimes it takes longer for plants to recover from winter, so I'd give them some time before giving up on them. That new pot looks great!
Hi KeeWee~~ The hostas are so soothing. A nice contrast from the equally lovely fern. Sorry about your maidenhair. Hopefully by now you've found a suitable replacement and several MORE treasures!
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