Ten July Favorites
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...
Love the photo. I'd love to come by if I were local!
ReplyDeleteMonica and I might need to make a road trip!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely be there if I could. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go too!
ReplyDeleteYep, I would be right there in the front row if I lived closer. Have a good showing.
ReplyDeletePhillip that shot of your garden is just sublime! Garden perfection.
ReplyDeleteI love that shot!
ReplyDeleteYou have good taste Phillip.
I'd like to be there, sadly there's the matter of a small geography problem.
Next time do a live feed, so we can all see your presentation!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I would love to go but it is a bit of a drive. I agree on the webcast.
ReplyDeleteHey this is really good work. I love this blog.
ReplyDeleteI am a mom from the bizymoms Florence community and would love for you to share it with the moms in the community.
Is that a shot of your garden? It's stunning! Wish I could be there!
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