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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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Fall kaleidoscope

The leaves have turned here and the color is breathtaking. I took a stroll this afternoon and took some photos in and around my neighborhood.

This is the most colorful tree in my own garden at the moment - the red maple 'Autumn Blaze'



And some colorful shrubs:

Fothergilla



Oakleaf Hydrangea



This beautiful maple is on the grounds of the university where I work -




I think this is one of the most beautiful trees in town but I got to it a little late. The color seems to glow -



This group of maples is on the back side of a dentist's office -




And here is a pretty one in a bank parking lot -

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  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2007 at 7:48 AM

    I love the gold and orange maples. Thanks for sharing, from one of the fall-foliage deprived.

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  2. Annie in AustinNovember 12, 2007 at 10:48 AM

    Fall-deprived!! That's the term for those who live in Austin, although we do have a few reddish crepe myrtle leaves here and there.

    You have some wonderful fall views, Phillip... the group of maples is especially lovely. Thank you!

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  3. LostRosesNovember 12, 2007 at 6:16 PM

    Phillip, if my maple looked like yours, it would be the pinnacle of success for me! I know what you mean about the color on some of the trees seeming to glow - I remember that from a fall trip back East once. I was astounded!

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  4. Kylee BaumleNovember 19, 2007 at 7:37 AM

    This is in Alabama? I'm so surprised to see so much color. Absolutely STUNNING! Thanks for taking the time to go around and photograph these beautiful trees in all their splendor.

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  5. KC MO Garden GuyNovember 19, 2007 at 6:48 PM

    Wow what great color!!! Most of the trees around here didn't have great color. Some out did themselves but others were so so. Thanks for sharing!!

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