Virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper

We put up a trellis in front of our front door and planted a Virginia Creeper last year, the aim being to shade the porch as the houses faces directly West and gets very hot. It still has a lot of growing to do, but has progressed well and the colour of the leaves as we head into winter is stunning. What I had not realized is that in the past parts of the plants were used for dye and medicinal purposes, fascinating. We we will be using it for its shade, beauty and will be composting the leaves.here you can also see some lovely Fair Trade lanterns, bought at my favourite Fair Trade Shop.