A Native Nod to “A Man Named Pearl”
- Nuts for Natives
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min read
I never expected to come across a great film about gardening. Not only is “A Man Name Pearl” a great film about gardening, it’s straight up a great film. If you are interested in gardening, art, or good documentaries. please watch “A Man Named Pearl” available on Netflix and Amazon (best with popcorn).
Pearl Fryar’s immense artistry inspired me to create my first topiary using a young native eastern red cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) that was growing as a volunteer in our garden.
I chose a simple poodle cut. I planted the small cone shaped tree in this pot and underplanted with heuchera for contrasting color and texture. First, I removed the lowest branches. Next, I pruned side branches back to the small trunk to create a gap at the middle of the tree and then did the same beneath the top of the tree. I then brought in the sides of the three spheres a bit. This topiary is in its second full year and above are the before and after of the second trim I just gave it. It’s not Pearl Fryar caliber yet but at least I can trim it from the ground!
Common junipers (Juniperus communis), eastern red cedars and inkberries (Ilex glabra) all seem like good native candidates for topiaries. Thank goodness there are people like Pearl Fryar in the world.
For more info:
Pearl Fryar’s website.
How to start a topiary with Linda Vater, a guru on topiaries and gardening! Linda uses a boxwood in this video. For a native alternative, try inkberry.
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I absolutely loved A Man Named Pearl! It's so inspiring to see how art and nature come together in Pearl Fryar's topiary creations. I especially appreciate how this documentary shows the dedication and artistry behind gardening. It's fascinating how Pearl’s work has influenced your own gardening journey, and I love that you’re experimenting with native plants for topiaries. The process of shaping the tree and experimenting with textures must be so rewarding. It's also a reminder of how small steps in any craft can lead to growth, whether it's in gardening or writing—like how a well-structured Argumentative Essay Writing Service can guide your writing journey and help you refine your ideas, just as you did with your topiary. Keep up the…
What a wonderful post! Pearl Fryar's artistry and dedication are truly inspiring, and it's amazing how you've brought that inspiration to life with your own topiary using native plants. Gardening, especially topiary, is such a beautiful blend of patience, creativity, and skill. Your detailed steps and insights about using native species like eastern red cedars and inkberries are really helpful for anyone interested in starting their own topiary. On another note, if you ever need help balancing your gardening passion with academic responsibilities, you can always seek help with assignment tasks to manage your time better! Keep up the great work!