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...
I am picking your post today, how could I not. And wishing Jennifer Jones a very Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI was named after her, my Dad really liked her as a actress, so he decided that they would name me Jennifer.
Happy Birthday Jennifer! There are few who can rival her.
ReplyDeletePhillip--There seem to be few people who even remember Jennifer Jones. I fell in love with her when I was about 8, the first time I saw Song of Bernadette. I have to admit, though, that I didn't know she was still alive--the last thing I remember her in was Towering Inferno in the 70's.
ReplyDeleteBTW, your garden looks absolutely glorious in the snow. Mine just looks, well, snowy.
Yes, I love Jennifer's movies. Portrait of Jennie is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteCameron
Jennifer, I often hear from women who have been named after her.
ReplyDeleteCosmo, most people usually say "WHO"??? LOL
Cameron, if I had to choose a favorite, that would probably be it. Wonderful movie!
I had to ask my partner who Jennifer Jones is....the response that came from the next room was, "They need to take your card away...."
ReplyDeleteGuess that means I'm on my way to the video store now....
I didn't know who she was but after we've gone to the Elizabeth Lawrence gardens, --didn't forget that ;)---we'll catch her at the dollar movies.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you like about her the most? I like popcorn--lots of butter.
I have to admit, I had to google her. She is lovely. Don't remember seeing any of her films.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Happy Birthday Jennifer, hope you enjoy many more.
Marnie
Ok, had to come back again. if you haven't seen a Jennifer Jones movie, Cameron's right, start with Portrait of Jennie. Then Duel of the Sun, then A Farewell to Arms. She won her Oscar for Song of Bernadette, which as an 8-year old Catholic girl I found mesmerizing (I find it pretty scary now, but JJ is still gorgeous).
ReplyDeleteOK, maybe I have a fixation on school teachers. I still remember how my 10th grade English teacher looked standing by the window with the sun gleaming off her raven black hair..., oh I was gonna comment, sorry and Hi Phillip, it has been a long time since I visited your site but you know dialup - so slow. I have to plan ahead. Anyway I love the terrible Miss Dove and thank both her and my 10th grade teacher for helping to make me the wonderful person I am now. Please, I didn't know that until my girl friend told me yesterday. :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway Phillip, I have to be honest and say I'm trying to drum up some traffic to our new website.
http://www.redneckhearts.com
see you soon!