The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
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!
ReplyDeleteHere'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! :-)
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Wonderful photos Phillip. Love the rustic log arbor. Wish I lived closer, would love to see your presentation.
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Good luck Phillip! I wish I could be there! I love the pictures. The wooden arbor is stunning!
ReplyDeletePS. I hope you received foxglove and poppy seeds!
Break a leg!
ReplyDeletePhillip... 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
ReplyDeleteWish I could be there for your presentation as well, Phillip. What amazing gardens you've captured.
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck and a good turnout.
Ooh, nice! There's nothing better than looking at photos of beautiful gardens you don't also have to weed! :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
I really like Dee Hubbert's garden. That structure is terrific.
Good luck for the talk!
So much lovely inspiration, I know you will do a great job. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteYou must live in gardening heaven! What beautiful gardens in your photos!
ReplyDeleteCameron
What beautiful gardens and lovely photos. I'm sure the audience will enjoy your presentation!
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