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I was away only three days and I could not believe how everything had greened up so fast. There is so much to do in the garden that I wasn't sure where to begin. I still haven't pruned all the roses and I finally cut back the mondo grass today. I also got the urn fountain out and set up and cleaned up the vegetable garden. I also did some much needed weeding. After supper, I took some photos.

This is an unidentified camellia with big pink blooms -



Camellia "C.M. Wilson"



Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)



Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta')



Daffodils among unpruned roses and uncut grass - lots of work to do!



And this is my favorite at the moment. Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra') which has never been more beautiful than it is this year.













Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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serial tiller said…
The saucer magnolia is truly droolworthy. I may find the will to try again! I just got around to fertilizing my roses today. You wouldn't believe how my little sticks I rooted have turned into nice little bushes in 2 yrs. Can't wait to post pics later.
March 24, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Les said…
Seems like many parts of the country are having a good year for Magnolias. I got half the yard ready for spring last weekend, but am now working 6 days a week. The backyard will get it someday.
March 24, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Gail said…
I can see why the saucer magnolia is your favorite right now...She's a beauty. Phillip, I think your garden looks lovely~gail
March 24, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Larry said…
I love your photos today Philip... is that soulangiana a 'rustica rubra'? It certainly is beautiful, along with everything else on your site! Larry
March 24, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Southern Aspirations said…
Gorgeous!!! Your saucer magnolia is fantastic. As are the camelias. I was traveling back-to-back for four weeks and was amazed when I took the time to walk the yard this past weekend and see the daylilies popping up, weeping willow turning green, and of course, weeds everywhere. ;-)
March 24, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Phillip Oliver said…
Larry, yes that is "Rustica Rubra"
March 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM
Randy Emmitt said…
Philip,
That walking stick is unbelievably beautiful! Those saucer magnolias are wow, so much colr. Of course the camellias are nice too!
March 24, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
The Saucer Magnolia is gorgeous. Ours is just showing those pink buds. After seeing yours I can't wait until it blooms. Spring has certainly sprung in your garden. Those camillias are so pretty to me. I wish we could grow them.
March 25, 2010 at 3:26 AM
Rurality said…
Beautiful! Everything really popped all of the sudden this year, didn't it?
March 25, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh that magnolia is a beauty, Phillip, as are your photos of it and everything else. The weeds are going crazy here, making up for the lost growing time during the long cold winter I suppose. It is a mad effort to get that bitter cress pulled before the seeds are thrown, nearly impossible. Oh well. Harry L. is otherworldly, love those catkins. :-)
Frances
March 25, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Carol said…
Oh Phillip, Your photos are stunning but how could they not be! You have so many magical corners in your garden. Lovely magnolias and your walking stick is gorgeous. Beautiful light! Your shot with the bench and Camellia is a winner! Happy Gardening! Carol
March 25, 2010 at 4:58 AM
f.o.b. said…
Especially love the star magnolia!
March 25, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Randy said…
Oh I so LOVE your garden! Don't worry, I know you'll get around to all those chores.
March 25, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Roses and Lilacs said…
Beautiful photos! I'm so jealous because I can't grow camellias.
Marnie
March 25, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Susan said…
It looks like your garden is coming back to life. That saucer magnolia...is...magnificent! And, the camellias add a lot of color to a winter weary garden.
March 25, 2010 at 10:20 AM
F Cameron said…
Your garden always looks magical to me!
March 25, 2010 at 7:22 PM
debsgarden said…
I am glad you were able to get out and work in the garden. Lately It seems like every time I have a day off from my job, the sky pours buckets of rain — like today! Your garden is really coming alive. I agree that the saucer magnolia is magnificent.
March 25, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Wayne said…
It's sooo not fair you have so much life in your garden, and I'm still waiting. but your yard is beautiful!
March 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Layanee said…
Gorgeous magnolia and spring certainly seems to have made it to your garden.
March 26, 2010 at 7:35 AM
frazzledsugarplummum said…
Messy or not your garden is just beautiful I just love your focal points. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
March 26, 2010 at 3:10 PM
sweetbay said…
Wonderful images. Your garden looks beautiful.
March 26, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Tatyana@MySecretGarden said…
Phillip, I am absolutely enjoying your pictures of magnolias and camelia. So beautiful! You are a great photographer! The picture with a bench is charming!
March 28, 2010 at 9:04 AM
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