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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...

My latest article

My latest article for Alabama Gardener is in the May issue that is on the stands now. It is a profile of the garden of Dee and Charles Hubbert who live here in Florence. Here are some of the photos -













Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Of course I know Dee, but had no idea that she had such a beautiful landscape. Wow! I also didn't know that you contributed to that magazine. Good for you!

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  2. Mmm, delicious! And great photos too, Phillip, as always.

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  3. Very nice so much to see I bet I could spend hours there.... they would have to kick me out :).

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  4. Their garden looks fabulous. Great photos.

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  5. Hi Phillip

    I remember you featured this garden once before, it's beautiful, I'm especially taken with thr wooden structure on the second phoyograph.

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  6. I love that rustic arbor. What a job...touring gardens and then writing about them. I should be so lucky. Ha... I wish I could purchase the magazine. Congrats for being published.

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  7. I love the winding path that doesn't show where it is leading, so much mystery! And the log pergola is incredible. Congrats on getting to write about such a beautiful place. The photos are superb. :-)
    Frances

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  8. What a spectacular garden/yard. I imagine you had fun walking those paths.

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  9. Phillip, What a lovely garden~and your photos make it sparkle even more...gail

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  10. so beautiful and lush! And I love that birdhouse.

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  11. Congratulations on having your article published.

    Love that log structure. The Hubberts have a lovely garden.
    Marnie

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  12. Phillip,
    That's a really beautiful garden. So neat and tidy!

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  13. That arbor is fabulous! I live close to the beach and am always hunting for driftwood for some sort of similar creation... very cool.

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  14. What a gorgeous place Phillip. Congrats on another article in Alabama Gardener. They are fortunate to have such a good writer and photographer working for them.~~Dee

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  15. What a well maintained, beautiful garden! You are fortunate to get to visit and take photos! Do you regularly contribute to this magazine? I will have to get a copy.

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  16. Spectacular garden! Someone come by and close my mouth! Such beauty, this is the garden I dream of having.

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  17. Your garden is a feast for the eyes.
    I love the blue bottles.

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  18. Can someone tell me the origin of the blue-bottles as garden ornament? I somehow missed the beginning of this trend.

    It makes me think of the racks they use in France for drying newly washed wine bottles.

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