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'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
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  1. Tatyana@MySecretGardenAugust 18, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Aloha! Is he waiting for a bird? Feed your cat Phillip!

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  2. RandyAugust 19, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Ooooooooh! It's Chester! Hey Buddy!--Randy

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  3. Roses and LilacsAugust 19, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Here, birdie, birdie, come have a drink;) Love the photo.
    Marnie

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  4. sweetbayAugust 19, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Very cute! He looks like he has very marmalade-type markings.

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  5. GailAugust 19, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    They do like high places! gail

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  6. AndrewAugust 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    We really need another cat.

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  7. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Cats always choose such unusual places to rest. He looks interested in something. Maybe a bird?

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  8. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Yes, I think it was a bird because just as I was signing off I thought I heard him call "here birdy come take a bath. I will wash your back for you."

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  9. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)August 19, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I've got three cats. Harold, Hector and Horace.

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  10. F CameronAugust 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Perfect! LOL

    Cameron

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  11. Southern AspirationsAugust 19, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Love it

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  12. Jessica HarwoodAugust 19, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    So cute!

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  13. How It GrowsAugust 19, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Cat bidet?

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  14. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Phillip~~ There is nothing like a cat to adorn a garden! In my opinion a garden isn't complete without a garden cat! Yours is a cutie pie. Give him a chin scratch from me.

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  15. FrancesAugust 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I love his colorations along with his choice of thrones!
    Frances

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  16. LayaneeAugust 20, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    No words necessary! Red cats are the smartest.

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  17. Jen FrazierAugust 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    He's saying, "just let that hummingbird try and sneak past me again!"

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  18. Dee/reddirtramblingsAugust 21, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    For those of us who find cats charming (and I do), that is one cute photo. The contrasting colors are also fab.~~Dee

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  19. AshleyAugust 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    What a great image! He looks like he is ready to pounce! Great blog!

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  20. Corner Gardener SueAugust 23, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I forgot to tell you I came here from Jan's blog. I'm glad she won the feeder. I see we know a lot of the same bloggers.

    I love your kitty perched on the bird bath.

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