The 2024 Garden Year
January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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.