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Since moving to Washington, I have discovered a great number of new trees. One of my favorites is the Strawberry Tree ( Arbutus unedo ). It is a four-season tree with semi-glossy evergreen leaves and lovely mahogany bark. In autumn, clusters of white flowers appear, bearing a resemblance to Lily-of-the-Valley flowers. And then there are the little fruits, which resemble strawberries that appear at the same time as the flowers. I am not sure why, but I have only seen a few fruits on ours. I don't know if birds are getting them before I see them or what happens. The fruits are said to be edible but not very tasty (to humans). This year, our tree is loaded with flowers, the most I've ever seen. Bees absolutely love it and so do the hummingbirds. The flowers usually continue to appear straight through winter, and it can be blooming even during the coldest periods of winter. Aside from the fact that I have not seen much of the colorful fruits, the major negative note is the fact tha
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Gardens of the Shoals presentation



This Sunday I will be doing a presentation at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pine Street on "Gardens of the Shoals". I will be showing photos of gardens in the area, including our own garden, that I've written about for Alabama Gardener Magazine. So, if you need some motivation for next spring, do come by! The program starts at 11 a.m.
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  1. Monica the Garden FaerieNovember 13, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Love the photo. I'd love to come by if I were local!

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Monica and I might need to make a road trip!

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  3. AaerelonNovember 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I'd definitely be there if I could. Have fun!

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  4. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressNovember 13, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I wish I could go too!

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 14, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    Yep, I would be right there in the front row if I lived closer. Have a good showing.

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  6. sweetbayNovember 14, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Phillip that shot of your garden is just sublime! Garden perfection.

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  7. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)November 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I love that shot!

    You have good taste Phillip.

    I'd like to be there, sadly there's the matter of a small geography problem.

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  8. compost in my shoeNovember 15, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Next time do a live feed, so we can all see your presentation!

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  9. Digital Flower PicturesNovember 15, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Good luck. I would love to go but it is a bit of a drive. I agree on the webcast.

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  10. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Hey this is really good work. I love this blog.

    I am a mom from the bizymoms Florence community and would love for you to share it with the moms in the community.

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  11. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogNovember 16, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Is that a shot of your garden? It's stunning! Wish I could be there!

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