Japanese Maples Fall Color
'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
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!
ReplyDeleteMmm, delicious! And great photos too, Phillip, as always.
ReplyDeleteVery nice so much to see I bet I could spend hours there.... they would have to kick me out :).
ReplyDeleteTheir garden looks fabulous. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip
ReplyDeleteI remember you featured this garden once before, it's beautiful, I'm especially taken with thr wooden structure on the second phoyograph.
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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. :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
What a spectacular garden/yard. I imagine you had fun walking those paths.
ReplyDeletePhillip, What a lovely garden~and your photos make it sparkle even more...gail
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and lush! And I love that birdhouse.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having your article published.
ReplyDeleteLove that log structure. The Hubberts have a lovely garden.
Marnie
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteThat's a really beautiful garden. So neat and tidy!
That arbor is fabulous! I live close to the beach and am always hunting for driftwood for some sort of similar creation... very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular garden! Someone come by and close my mouth! Such beauty, this is the garden I dream of having.
ReplyDeleteCovet ...
ReplyDeleteYour garden is a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue bottles.
Can someone tell me the origin of the blue-bottles as garden ornament? I somehow missed the beginning of this trend.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me think of the racks they use in France for drying newly washed wine bottles.