The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
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.