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'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
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Meet a new blogger!

I'd like to introduce a new blog to you. My friend Jennifer lives just over the Tennessee state line which is about 20 miles from me. We met a few years ago when she visited my garden. She has a talent for rooting plants and I guess you could call her a rose rustler. Her blog is titled "Confessions of a Serial Tiller" (I love it!) and I'm looking forward to it. Blog away Jennifer!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GingerJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    What a cute name for a blog, and how nice of you to feature her!

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  2. serial tillerJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks for the publicity Phillip! I am glad I quit procrastinating and finally got started! I tossed around a lot of titles but this one just stuck with me. Glad to be in the blogging community. Y'all are such nice folks!

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    What an intriguing title of her blog. I will pop over and have a look.

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  4. George GastonJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Phillip thanks for pointing out Jennifer's blog... I must admit I love her title. Especially since I could confess to being a serial killer in the garden. I guess my thumb is less green, due to being covered in chocolate from baking.

    I hope the extreme cold has finally left your area and your garden can start preparing for Spring.

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  5. Southern AspirationsJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Cute name and I'm excited to check her out!

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  6. Southern AspirationsJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Cute name and I'm excited to check her out!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    I love that you'd take the time to post about a new blogger, Phillip. That's the sort of blogging network I support with all my heart. Off to welcome her now!

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  8. CarolJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    What a lovely introduction! Great blog title. Very sweet of you Phillip.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Phillip~~ I love a person who is creative with words. Jennifer's got a very nice blog.

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  10. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)January 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    That's a seriously good blog name.

    Hello Jennifer!

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