 |
| Photos by Salt Water New England |
I know from where almost every plant has come in my gardens. The vinca, snowdrops, weigela, and lilacs came from my grandmother, the ever-spreading violets came from my oldest friend, the golden glow were given to me by the owners of the Granite Hall Store on the Maine coast. And I would regularly visit (and put the money in the box - the honor system) the corner seasonal plant stand down the road, and who in turn donated everything to a local church fund.
And early spring is when I give away quite a few as well. Some friends pick them up when they visit, and others I transport and help settle into their new homes. I can drive down certain roads and see the offspring of plants in which I had served as a link in their propagation.
Separating is important to keep gardens from getting overgrown and sharing helps spread plants that will thrive in our climates and microclimates.
