Joseph Tychonievich

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Cactus proving grounds... I've been growing lots from seed and seeing who can survive my winters. The big Echinocereus x roetteri is from @ethicaldesert , and has been through three winters here so far. I also have a bunch of Echinocereus triglochidi
I think my gardening aesthetic has officially become "little old lady." I've always loved violas... but I'm falling hard for pansies now. The more ruffly and romantic the better. Also they SMELL SO GOOD. I feel like no one talks about how g
Front shade garden is starting to come together… perennials are slow to establish in competition with the sugar maple roots, but we’re getting there. Iris cristata, Heuchera ‘Caramel’, and Spanish bluebells are the stars at t
I planted bunch of bearded iris a couple years ago... today I ripped most of them out. Too many of them had beautiful flowers held down too low in ratty-looking foliage. But this one is staying! it is the variety 'Alas' I'm thrilled with it, and will
I'm sure the neighbors just think these are dandelions... but I'm thrilled to have a nice stand of lakeside daisies (Tetraneuris herbacea). This little plant is incredible rare in the wild with only a few known populations around the Great Lakes. But
Delphinium tricorne! A wonderful and mysteriously under-appreciated native perennial.
Just a handful of Virginia bluebells . #mertensia #virginiabluebell #pokegonstatepark
Primroses looking so fine today. #primula
Running late this year but... FINALLY got my hardy gladiolus up for sale again! These have been fully hardy for me for many years now in gardens in Zone 5, 6, and 7. I've also selected for strong stems that usually don't need staking. They're great c
Always love seeing hepaticas out in the wild. Currently in full bloom along the trails at Madeline Bertrand County Park. #hepatica