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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...

14th Annual Urban Forestry and Horticulture Conference

I will be working with the Beautification Board at this conference - I have been assigned to photograph the speakers.

"Designing and Maintaining the Urban Landscape" - Feb. 18, 2009. The conference will be held at Cross Point Church of Christ, 1350 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence. Three track programs include "Urban Forestry", "Horticulture" and "Pesticide Application". For more details about the specific programs and for an registration form, here is the brochure.

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  1. They are lucky to have you! Gail

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  2. I am spending most of the week at a similar conference and hope to post about it later this week when it is over.

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  3. That sounds interesting, and i agree with gail! They are luck to have you. I loo forward to hearing about it.

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