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Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album)  Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere.  I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide.  Last year, it started to look bad.  I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry".  This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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Gardens of the Shoals

Tonight I will be doing a presentation to the Shoals Wildflower Society about local gardens that I have written about in Alabama Gardener magazine. This will mainly be a slide show of photos I've taken. Here is a sample:

Margie Anderton's beautiful wildflower paradise in Killen, Alabama (the article is in the current edition)



Leon Perry's azalea wonderland in Muscle Shoals



Dee Hubbert's garden here in Florence (this article hasn't been published yet)



and Charles Moore's magnificent waterfall garden (also in Florence)



There are other gardens as well. Their meetings are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Florence and their is tons of food and usually door prizes. Wish me luck!
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  1. CarolSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Lucky! Lucky! Shoals Wildflower Society members! What gorgeous gardens! Your photos are beautiful Phillip... I particularly love the first two gardens. I am happy to wish you luck ... but I do not believe you need it. I am certain they will all be delighted!

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  2. FrancesSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Here's a giant good luck wish and a big hug too! I wish I could see your slide show and hear the talk. Those gardens are amazing, but the azalea wonderland really caught my azalea fairy attention! BTW, I bought that cast iron half urn, just because you said I needed it! I am too easy! :-)
    Frances

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  3. Roses and LilacsSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Wonderful photos Phillip. Love the rustic log arbor. Wish I lived closer, would love to see your presentation.
    Marnie

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  4. Tatyana@MySecretGardenSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Good luck Phillip! I wish I could be there! I love the pictures. The wooden arbor is stunning!
    PS. I hope you received foxglove and poppy seeds!

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  5. How It GrowsSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Break a leg!

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  6. GailSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Phillip... These gardens are dream gardens and you've captured them so beautifully. I know that you will do your usual wonderful best! Wish we could be there! gail

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  7. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Wish I could be there for your presentation as well, Phillip. What amazing gardens you've captured.

    Wishing you luck and a good turnout.

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  8. Monica the Garden FaerieSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Ooh, nice! There's nothing better than looking at photos of beautiful gardens you don't also have to weed! :)

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  9. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)September 11, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Phillip

    Beautiful shots.

    I really like Dee Hubbert's garden. That structure is terrific.

    Good luck for the talk!

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  10. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    So much lovely inspiration, I know you will do a great job. Best of luck.

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  11. F CameronSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    You must live in gardening heaven! What beautiful gardens in your photos!

    Cameron

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  12. sweetbaySeptember 11, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    What beautiful gardens and lovely photos. I'm sure the audience will enjoy your presentation!

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