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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
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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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