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Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse.  A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees.  Catalpa bignoinoides   'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
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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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