Joseph Tychonievich

Writer - Plant Breeder - Gardener
Fringed gentian (Gentianopsis crinita) looking stunning at the Indiana Dunes today. They grow in low damp spots between the very dry dunes.
Getting back into growing/breeding Iris x norrisii (formerly x pardancanda). They’re so fun! They’re also a huge hit with tiny metallic green bees that I can neither identify nor photograph very well.
#lakemichigan #indianadunes
Garden is a bit of a mess right now but picked a little nosegay of roses, sweet peas, and cleome.
Sabatia angularis blooming in the Indiana Dunes yesterday... first time seeing this species in the wild! Beautiful and very fragrant.
Life finds a way.
Ratibiba pinnata showing off today at Sugarwoods Forest Preserve #ratibidapinnata
'Scheherazade' is really showing off this year. I generally don't like lilies -- I keep trying different ones and then getting rid of them. This one is the first that I'm keeping. #scheherazade #lilium
New blog post up on the books that have had the biggest impact on me as a gardener. What would be on your list? Link in bio or Josephgardens.substack.com
Say hi to Janeway.