Autumn Vibes
Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all). Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color. Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'. 'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...
Thank you Phillip and to you and yours, too! gail
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, too, Phillip. I know I am looking forward to 2009.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeletePhilip
Happy New Year to you too Philip! May this year be more bloomy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy New Year to you, too. May it be filled with peace, joy and lots of flowers!
ReplyDeleteCameron
Happy New Year to you as well. We're watching the rose parade. Amazing flowers and floats. Later we'll be eating steak and taters. I might work a nap in there somewhere. Have a great day! See in the dirt during 2009
ReplyDeleteThank you Phillip and Happy New Year to you and yours too.
ReplyDeletePhillip, happy new year to you too! I love your photo of bare limbs against blue skies.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Phillip. I can tell you're a true gardener because you asked for rain as one of your new year wishes :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy New Year to you! Ample rain is something we can always use here in Phoenix!
ReplyDeleteAiyana
Happy New Year to you too Phillip. May you & your have a healthy & prosperous year.
ReplyDeletePhillip, those are wonderful wishes for any gardener. May you have the same.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Phillip, Same to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping and praying 2009 will be better than wretched 2008!
Jon at Mississippi Garden
Wishing you and yours a good 2009, Phillip - may all your wishes come true for you.
ReplyDeleteAdequate rains would be welcome in Austin!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose