islandlover
Vineyard Haven, MA, US
member
I am a retired nurse who enjoys gardening immensely. I live on the island of Martha’s Vineyard of Massachusetts. My zone 6 gives me a wide variety of perennials to grow but there is a large population of deer and wild turkeys to deal with. I have found that the deer eat most everything but a very few perennials.
Fine Gardening Magazine
Fine Gardening – Issue 218
Recent Comments
Re: Maria’s Québec Garden
Your story is as wonderful as the flowers. Bearded iris and lupine are my favorite flowers and yours are stunning.
Posted: 08:18 am on June 23rd 2023
Re: High Summer in Alice’s Garden
Fabulous gardens! I love the vignettes and colors and many textures. I use begonias for pops of color also. They are deer and bug resistant and over winter easily in a cold basement. They may look dead in the spring but ‘spring’ back quickly and are ‘free’ plants. Happy gardening everyone.
Posted: 08:56 am on August 15th 2023
Re: Late Summer in Michigan
Your gardens are lush and beautiful. I love how you did the stone path!
Posted: 11:40 am on September 14th 2023
Re: Cherry’s Summer That Was
Your gardens look very lush and beautiful. Love the container. Broccoli is living the life!
Posted: 09:26 am on November 1st 2023
Re: Late October in Carla’s Garden
I always love seeing Carla’s garden. I am astounded she has so many plants still blooming. Here on the coast of Massachusetts I have very few blooms. Looking at GPOD is my morning highlight.
Posted: 09:01 am on November 6th 2023
Re: Spectacular Spring Ephemerals in Jay Sifford’s Back Garden
Awesome! Looking forward to tomorrow.
Posted: 08:53 am on May 6th 2024
Re: Cacti and Succulent Gardening in Connecticut
All of your plants are so unique and intriguing! Traveling with plants puts a whole new spin on caring for plants. I live in a very small space and share your desire to be surrounded by plants, sometimes to the annoyance of my husband!
Posted: 12:41 pm on May 8th 2024
Re: Not Only Violets Are Blue: Part 1
Blues and purple are my favorite flower colors. Can’t wait until tomorrow. You have given me new plants to look for at the nursery!
Posted: 09:37 am on June 5th 2024
Re: Fran’s Island Garden
Thanks, they are gorgeous for a short time especially if it rains.
Posted: 07:59 pm on June 10th 2024
Re: Fran’s Island Garden
I like that ajuga brings wonderful color in the early spring. I enjoy looking at previous years photos and seeing the progress!
Posted: 07:58 pm on June 10th 2024