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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'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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  1. Monica the Garden FaerieSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!

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  2. GingerSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    This scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
    I'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.

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  3. sweetbaySeptember 2, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful view of your garden.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    How inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.

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  5. How It GrowsSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Ahhhh...

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  6. Deborah at Kilbourne GroveSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    The bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
    You have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
    Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
    I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  8. Roses and LilacsSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
    Marnie

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  9. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...

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  10. Mary Delle LeBeauSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    What an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.

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  11. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)September 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I could sit on that bench and just be.

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  12. CarolSeptember 6, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    I could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!

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  13. Sarah LaurenceSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    It looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.

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