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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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I would like to thank the academy...


Just kidding, but I've always wanted to say that!

I would like to thank all the gardening blotanists who voted for my blog in the 2009 Blotanical Awards. This morning I discovered that I had won Best Alabama Blog. I appreciate the honor and I'll display my badge proudly!
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    and we all applaud, hoot, cheer....

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  2. AaerelonSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Congratulations!

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  3. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    So very well deserved Phillip. You've been raking in those awards these last couple of weeks! :-)

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  4. GailSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I was so pleased for you when the handsome star and beautiful starlet read your name as winner of the Best Alabama Blog. Dirt Therapy is a marvelously well produced, directed, photographed and scripted Blog! Congratulations Phillip! Gail

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  5. Pam/DiggingSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Congrats on your win, Phillip. It is well deserved.

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  6. Tatyana@MySecretGardenSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Phillip, I am happy for you!

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  7. CarolSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Speaking of Encores!! Bravo! Congratulations again! I think you make Alabama very proud Phillip. OK what awards will tomorrow bring? Carol

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  8. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Congrats to you! You have such a nice blog, I love your photography.

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  9. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 1, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Congrats on your much deserved award. Yip Yip...

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  10. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaOctober 1, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Well, I never ! Just kidding :-) You must be walking in high cotton, Phillip.

    Don't forget to thank Mom, God and country.

    Keep up the good work.

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  11. JanOctober 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Phillip, I'm thrilled for you-- winning the Blotanical award. You are a very deserving recipient;-) Congrat's to you!

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  12. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)October 1, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Congratulations Phillip!

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  13. joeyOctober 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Congratulations, Phillip!

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  14. Southern AspirationsOctober 5, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Congratulations! Very much deserved.

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  15. George GastonDecember 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Phillip, by what I have read so far, this is a well deserved award! It could not go to a more creative talented guy. Well done...

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