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Arbutus Gardens

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...

Almost there...



The amaryllis I wrote about a few weeks ago is about to bloom!

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  1. How exciting! Don't you love your new camera! Gail

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  2. Hi Phillip, what a beautiful shot! This should give a long period of pleasure from the look of the buds.
    Frances

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  3. It's going to be beautiful! The color looks so rich.

    Cameron

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  4. Great photo, Phillip. Isn't it amazing what beauty can emerge from ugly bulbs? It is fun and fascinating watching them unfurl almost in slow motion day-by-day I think. Have a Happy New Year and don't forget to eat your black-eyed peas!

    Jon at Mississippi Garden

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  5. What a pretty image for the New Year--have a happy one!

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