Life at The Perry Farm
e·phem·er·al (/əˈfem(ə)rəl/) Adjective: lasting for a very short time. Noun: a short-lived plant. Today is April 1st. Right now, the hepatica’s companions are spring beauty and false rue anemone, which carpet the flatland like tiny white stars. Bloodroot, a yellow-centered flower that shoots up out of basal leaves that look as if they’ve been chewed on, is already... Continue Reading →
The storyline of one of my most frequent dreams goes like this: I am in my own home, and I discover that it has a series of rooms I’ve never been in. They’re nicer than the ones I’m used to: More spacious, brightly lit, and full of new, expensive furniture. Or I am in my... Continue Reading →
Keith and I first encountered Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide in an Indiana Master Naturalist class. We already owned several guides, but we were always looking for a better one, one that was comprehensive but still portable, definitive but easy for non-botanists to apply. Each time we encountered a new wildflower, we had to consult all of... Continue Reading →
M. H. Perry 