10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!
ReplyDeleteThis scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.
What a beautiful view of your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow 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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ReplyDeleteThe bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
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What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...
ReplyDeleteWhat an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench and just be.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt 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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