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As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
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It's snowing!

A rare event in my neck of the woods and we all go nuts. It started around 2pm and was still coming down at 5pm. Most of it is melting though. I managed to take a few shots when I got home from work before it got too dark. You can't see it falling in the photos - how do you photograph falling snow?













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  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    Phillip, your winter garden looks great. Enticing structure in every view, and your Southern garden is nice and green.

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  2. RuralityJanuary 17, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    It snowed here all afternoon but it was 42 so nothing stuck. :(

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  3. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaJanuary 17, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    A rare event indeed, Phillip. I was ten before I saw a real snowfall in Alabama. I am amused by the story of a little girl in Florida upon seeing her first snowfall. " Look, Mommy, the rain has popped ! "

    This morning's paper shows rainfall in the deep South. Have you had any significant coverage ?

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    My compliments on your beautiful garden. Mine is currently under about a foot and a half of snow. It will stay that way most likely till sometime in March or April. I was interested to see that you are taking a Master Gardner's course. I start mine tomorrow for Northern gardening.

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  5. KC MO Garden GuyJanuary 18, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    You have some great bones to your garden that makes it look inviting even in winter. Wish I could send you some more snow we have had our share up here. Just got 4 inches a couple of days ago and a dusting on top of that today. Tomorrow moring in will get to 2 below zero. Burrrrrr!!

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  6. RandyJanuary 21, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Phillip,
    Wasn't the snow just wonderful? In the South is brings out the kid in every adult. Ours came down hard for a little while, but was gone in just a few hours.

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  7. JonJanuary 22, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Phillip,
    Nice shots of your snowfall. We got a dusting over here in Vicksburg, MS, but it melted soon as it hit the ground. It was fun to see and realize that the rare event brings out the hidden kid within us all. Best regards,
    Jon on 1-22-08 at http://mississippigarden.blogspot.com

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  8. Dirty FingernailsJanuary 23, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    You like me, had a rare and wonderful sight down here in the South. I ended up having to do a short video of it to catch the flakes. You are right it is difficult to catch it on the camera.

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