The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Make your map in an Excel spreadsheet map so you keep up with them. Very pretty, wish I had the patience for roses. Mary
ReplyDeletelooking forward to the rest of your alphabetizing! You have the most amazing collection and I love the way you work them into your landscaping
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I love this whole angle on posting your collection! I will stay tuned....
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Sadly, my Aloha and White Meideland (not the same as Alba, I guess) never looked so beautiful. I'm going to enjoy your alphabet. Do you mind copycats?!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fun, I'm glad that you are taking the time, I can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteNot at all Sherry - that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteYou have the most amazing yard for being 'in the city'. Especially love your selection and growing areas for your roses. I can only imagine what your yard looks like, why not draw a picture of your yard and put it on your blog?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
Sable - AK
Wow, and that's just "A"! Can't wait to see the rest of the alphabet... what an amazing collection of roses you must have. That Alba meidiland looks so lush.
ReplyDeleteAmazing As.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses! Hope y'all are doing well. Come to the rose show May 12 & 13 in Bham at the Gardens...
ReplyDeleteThe Rose Records may be work for you, Phillip, but they're going to be Awesome from our side!
ReplyDeleteI left a pair of Alba Meidiland roses behind in the Illinois garden - now wish I'd cloned a piece & brought it along to see if it would live in Texas.
I wonder how many people change their walking routes just so they can pass down your street!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
The rose hedge in front of your house is just breathtaking! I wish I had so much space to plant.... You have an amazing rose collection, I can't wait for the rest of the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteYou must have folks driving by at 5 mph Phillip! Beautiful!!
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