The 2024 Garden Year
January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
Phillip-- the roses are so beautiful! I wish I didn't have a deer problem. I must ask you about the photo across the top of your blog. Is that your home garden? The best I can do is describe it as enchanting! Cameron
ReplyDeleteI really do like all your pictures and blooms but the coleus and birdhouse really stand out to me!
ReplyDeleteThose roses are glorious. I like the yellow ones best.
ReplyDeleteCameron, that photo is my garden. It was taken a few years ago so it looks a little different now.
ReplyDeleteYellow roses have always been 'our flower' so they get to me emotionally, Phillip - but Pat Austin and all of your roses are just as beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour sasanqua is already blooming? I think mine started around Thanksgiving in other years, but this year - who knows!
We had a little rain today - sure hope some will come your way soon.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
What I wouldn't do for a rose garden like yours.
ReplyDeleteYour October blooms are just wonderful. I'm a big fan of coleus , too as it endures from early summer until late Fall with its gorgeous color.
Fantastic roses Phillip! I love them all. Is your Salvia Leucantha hardy in your garden? I am hoping to keep mine but not sure if I can give it enough protection all winter! Any suggestions Gail
ReplyDeleteLove the roses. I'm adding some more to my garden this fall.
ReplyDeletePhilip your roses are wonderful! I was late in posting my blooms for Oct. bloom day but ~my roses~ here in southern Ontario Canada continue to bloom also! They seem so hardy this year!Nice to meet your beautiful roses!
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ReplyDeleteYour roses are beautiful! That first one is awsome! Great pictures!
The roses look great Phillip! we only have one in our yard but the fragrance when it's blooming is strong. The sage is a cool plant too!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of Pat Austin, she's one of my favorites. I tried growing the Mexican brush sage a few years back. I guess we just don't have a long enough season. It frosted before it had a chance to bloom. The bird house sure is cute in that pot.
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Hi Phillip, your garden remains at the top of the list of gardens I would like to see in person. Just the roses and how they love it there are quite a draw. It seems so English cottage, would you describe it in that way? You have achieved my dream.
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We're dry here, too, Phillip, and I second your vote on Salvia leucantha - what a great plant! Everything looks great, as usual.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I'm trying to decide if your roses or the photos themselves are the most beautiful. I love the birdhouse photo too. It must be so nice having a long blooming season in the south.I wish I could send today's rain your way - we have mud in Maine. It's fun to peak back in your garden for GBBD.
ReplyDeletebronte76Those roses are really pretty. I don't think they like me. I get a bloom here and there, but nothing like you have. Regarding the gingers: mine didn't bloom the first year, bloomed a bit last year, and are going gang-busters this year. Give it another season.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Your roses are always so beautiful and unusual colors. Do you love growing David Austin roses- do they do much better than others? My dad is a fan of their too but I have never had one.
ReplyDeleteThe roses are incredible, Phillip--and how tall is that birdhouse (in other words, how tall are those coleus?) I think I like fall almost as much as spring.
ReplyDeleteYour roses are divine and, I have to agree with Skeeter, love the birdhouse and coleus picture.
ReplyDeleteLove those roses, especially the orange ones.
ReplyDeleteYou have an incredible collection of flowers. The roses are stunning, especially the 'Pat Austin'.
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Bonnie, I don't have too many of the Austin roses. I think there are more that do not do as well here in the South as those that do. I only try to grow the ones that have been tried and true in the south.
ReplyDeleteCosmo, the birdhouse is only about 2 feet high. It is just stuck inside the flower pot.
Pat is the only Austin I have, and that is because it was free. I think they definately do not live up to their reputation at least in the South. This is a shame because when they are in bloom I love the fragrance and their old rose look.
ReplyDeleteI love all the small roses!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses. It has taken me awhile to get here to see them, but I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in for bloom day!
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
Very beautiful roses, Phillip, and wonderful photos. 'Pat Austin' is a glorious color! That final fling is so welcome just before the cold sets in.
ReplyDeleteThe birdhouse and coleus picture has won all our hearts :) It's a beauty.
Coleus looks good next to just about anything, doesn't it?
You certainly have a wonderful garden and great October blooms.
I'm glad you've had some good rain. That should make your garden very happy.
Hi Phillip!
ReplyDeleteLove the first shot of the David Austin rose. Beautiful!
Hey, I'll be in Huntsville in mid-December, visiting my friend who moved from Virginia to there a year and a half ago...how far are you away from there?