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Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album)  Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere.  I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide.  Last year, it started to look bad.  I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry".  This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. meemsnycJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I wonder if any birds are brave enough to go into the birdhouse with kitty so near!

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  2. KellyJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    My old yellow tom packed his bags and left home. His mama the "kitten machine" is still here. I miss old tom. I like your pics.

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  3. DarlaJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    What animal abuse! How dare you make life so hard on the kitty!!...

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  4. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Looks like what each of us wishes he had spent this weekend doing!

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  5. sweetbayJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Yeah, that's the life. :)

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  6. EveJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    I bet that fella really enjoyed this warm spring weather this weekend! Love the photo!

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  7. Jill of All TradesJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Oh that makes me miss my sweet Mackie.

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  8. GailJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Every garden needs a cat! He's a beauty. gail

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  9. compost in my shoeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    We all need a spot just like it. Lay down and relax!!!

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  10. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a handsome kitty. He knows just where to relax and let the birds come to him.

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  11. scottweberpdxFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    awww...so cute...to be a cat!

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  12. Tallulah's Antique ClosetFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a relaxed and pretty kitty! Just enjoying the day in the garden. Thank You for the Birthday greeting. Have a great week....Ray

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  13. debsgardenFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Are you sure you didn't pose that kitty? Maybe bribe him with some catnip? His color matches so perfectly with the wall ornament above.

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