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...
Beautiful. You're a very talented photographer. I bet you've won tons of awards. The poem warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. We all need a little spring right now.
ReplyDeleteAnd a splendid host of daffodils indeed, Phillip. I had to learn that poem in grade 4, many eons ago, and am surprised that I remember 90 percent of it.
ReplyDeleteSuch glorious daffodils! And your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is a favorite of mine. My father loved it and used to recite it to me.
I posted it with my daffodils last spring :)
I got a bit sentimental reading it. There is something about those first flowers in the Spring that bring so much happiness to my heart. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteCool beans! That first one is especially beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh BTW, I have been informed that the cherry tree on my blog this morning is actually a Japanese Apricot. No wonder it's earlier than all the other cherries, LOL.
Phillip, Your daffodil photos are stellar and they compliment the poem beautifully! Have a good Thursday! gail
ReplyDeleteI envy your photography skills. Awesome ones and a lovely poem.
ReplyDeletePhillip,
ReplyDeleteThose are abosolutely incredible photos! I particularly like the first one! Good job--Randy
Nothing speaks to me of spring more than daffodils. Mine are many weeks away but thank you for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Beautiful photographs. It'll be at least 2 more weeks before our daffodils are out in full force here.
ReplyDeleteBTW, here's a small something for you:
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Hi Phillip, wonderful wonderful wonderful. This is what spring is about. All the photos are gorgeous, well done and thank you. Our first daff opened today, very cold, sunny and windy. So much to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Phillip, this is one of my very favorite poems, and your daffodils illustrate it so well.
ReplyDeleteJan
Always Growing
your photography is beautiful - thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed that poem-and have quoted it on a page in my blog, too. You have taken some superb photos here! This is a lovely post:)
ReplyDeleteThe daffodils are out in coastal South Carolina too, at least the earlier ones. I really like your images of the flowers just before they open fully - sometimes I think I like them best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! NOthing says spring like daffodils!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for bringing this poem to us. Your photos go with it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe poem and pictures are sublime. Thank goodness daffodils never need to be "bailed out." They are hearty souls who can live 100+ years because they have few natural enemies. I always find it a paradox that pansies are hearty enough to withstand cold temperatures, and daffodils can go on forever, while man made things always have a certain shelf life.
ReplyDeleteRenee Langmuir 4/4/09