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
and we all applaud, hoot, cheer....
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ReplyDeleteSo very well deserved Phillip. You've been raking in those awards these last couple of weeks! :-)
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win, Phillip. It is well deserved.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Encores!! Bravo! Congratulations again! I think you make Alabama very proud Phillip. OK what awards will tomorrow bring? Carol
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you! You have such a nice blog, I love your photography.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your much deserved award. Yip Yip...
ReplyDeleteWell, I never ! Just kidding :-) You must be walking in high cotton, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to thank Mom, God and country.
Keep up the good work.
Phillip, I'm thrilled for you-- winning the Blotanical award. You are a very deserving recipient;-) Congrat's to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Phillip!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Very much deserved.
ReplyDeletePhillip, 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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