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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...

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

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  2. Monica and I might need to make a road trip!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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