Swapping Huckleberries
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
Phillip, it was a well deserved win! Congrats to you. gail
ReplyDeleteI for one was not surprised. Congrats at being the chosen.
ReplyDeleteNot surprising at all. It was my favorite among some other great shots. Outstanding photo.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great photo Phillip, simple as that!
ReplyDeleteI've recently bought a Lumix G1, eventually I'll get to understand it but have to say I'm pleased with it thus far.
Your photo was fantastic. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Congratulations!!!! Your photo is beyond outstanding and you deserve the prize.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful photo, Phillip. Congrats on the win, and enjoy those grasses from High Country!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Phillip! The photo is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It's a lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Phillip ... you have a great eye ... keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I always love your photography.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen them all until I looked at the post of the results. This one is my favorite of them all, too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see how those new grasses do in your care.
ReplyDeleteWow...fantastic photo... a real winner...congratulations.....
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Congratulations! That's a fantastic photo.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! You so deserved to win!!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Not a big surprise. The photo was spectacular.
ReplyDeleteDitto! To all above... that is a real gem! And you Phillip ... a most deserving first place... Enjoy your winnings! Thanks for inspiring us all. Carol
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