Ten July Favorites
Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse. A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees. Catalpa bignoinoides 'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
I'm so glad to see you've started a blog! I really enjoyed touring your garden and now I'm looking forward to being able to see it here in other seasons too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rurality, I enjoy your blog too. I visit it every day!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is absolutely wonderful! I was just introduced to it via Pam over at Digging, and I'm so glad I found you! I'll definitely be back :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the gardening blog world, and I love the chandelier and the purple wall is wonderful! I love yard art.
ReplyDeletevery cool idea. it may not have turned out as well as you wanted, but it made for a great photo.
ReplyDeleteLike stumbling onto a buried treasure chest. Your blog is a real treat, and I love the chandelier, both concept and execution. Keep up the grand work, please!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments. I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI love the chandelier! It's great to see quirky things in the garden and they always attract my attention on garden tours. And your purple wall! Wish I'd been on that tour. Very nice blog!
ReplyDeleteThis garden provokes to see us to go and enjoy the nature
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