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Category: My Mini Farm | Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:10 am

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I decided that I needed a break from extreme physical work today. It was also a little cooler and some off and on rain. I am trying to restore a woodland area and also put down mulch paths to be able to wander through it. It once was a horse pasture that was allowed to grow on its own. My brother lives nearby and has many acres of unspoiled woods.I decided to get some plants from his woods. I usually practice not to disturb nature but, I felt it was okay in this case. I knew I would be careful not to disrupt the nature to much. I left with several buckets and shovels. The first plants I took where ferns. I later found several Jack in the Pulpit- my son's favorite. I also took some wild ginger and some small shrub starts. The find that I hope takes is called Skunk Cabbage. It looks similar to a hosta. All in all I enjoyed the peaceful serenity of his woods and hope my new additions soon add to my own woodland beauty.


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glendann wrote on Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:25 am:

Sounds like a fun day in the woods and your woodland area will be so pretty when you get it fixed the way you want it.

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eileen wrote on Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:33 am:

What a great project to undertake. Building your own woodland will be a great way to encourage different species of wildlife into your own garden.

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gardengater wrote on Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:03 pm:

Woodland plants are especially sweet. Love Trillium. Good luck with your wood garden.

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lulu1107 wrote on Fri May 01, 2009 5:37 pm:

Sounds lovely. Be sure to share pictures when you can.

-Lulu

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