Beach-head Iris.
Great Wass Island, Maine
Not what's in your garden. Found in areas exposed to salt spray in Maine and further north.



Pitcher Plant and Dragon's Mouth Orchid.
Corea Heath, Maine
Pitcher plants are carnivorous, catching insects in the water
filled "pitchers" at the base of the plant. The tiny pink orchid is quite rare.


Pitcher Plants
Corea Heath is a large conservation area with a very short path
so there's no human impact on the bog - these plants and the orchids were growing right beside the path.


Prospect Harbor, Maine
Lupins in the sun.


Corea, Maine
Beach pea growing beside my chair overlooking the ocean.