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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 ...
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Time to smell the roses

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Many of the roses just exploded with bloom over the weekend so if you are planning on stopping by to see them, get ready! I usually tell people that early-mid May is the best time but this year the warm temperatures are pushing them ahead of schedule. 


I spend the weekend getting the containers potted and it is a big job. I don't which is the most hectic - actually getting them purchased or planting them.


I took these photos this morning before I left home for work. Another storm system is coming tomorrow and you never know what kind of destruction that will bring.


If the weather cooperates and you are in town this weekend, come by and see the roses. Just promise to excuse the weeds - I'm behind on them. :(


"Rambling Rector" covers most of the pergola. "Buff Beauty" is on the left.




"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" at the bottom and "Rambling Rector" above
"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" (left) and "Buff Beauty" (right)
"La Marne" and "Moonlight" in the background to the left
"Buff Beauty"
"Moonlight"
Standing above looking down into the garden - Beauty Bush, "Buff Beauty" and "Rambling Rector". The hydrangeas in the foreground are covered with buds.
On the opposite side of the house (north side) is "Climbing American Beauty" on the archway



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Chandramouli SApril 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I don't see any weeds. The roses are so beautiful that the weeds are hardly visible. I hope the storm isn't too harsh on your garden. It's too lovely to be destroyed.
    Hope you had a great Easter.
    Have a good day!

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  2. MashaApril 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Your garden os gorgeous! I wish I could visit and smell the roses. Your Rambling Rector is very impressive. You have so many beautiful old roses grown so well it is a treat to see your pictures.

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  3. Lisa BlairApril 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I am in love with your photos of 'Buff Beauty'. And that's no surprise to me given how much I love roses that are in the peach/yellow portion of the spectrum. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowApril 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I am so glad you showed us this preview of the roses since I can't get by there this weekend. WOW is all I can say. They look terrific.

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  5. Dirt PrincessApril 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I wish I was in town. I would love to see your place.

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  6. JessApril 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Here I am wishing again I was a little closer to you. It is a sight even in photos. And those don't come with the slight breeze and the fragrance...

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  7. Randy EmmittApril 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Phillip,
    The rose gardens are stunning! Hope some of them are fragrant, if so it must be enchanting.

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  8. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Phillip, The garden is breathtaking!! I am sorry not to be there to see it,I had hoped to. Next year!
    Rambling Rector looks too spectacular! Is he a remontant? I planted one at the foot of an old Oak tree but its still a baby...

    Everything is early this year; too hot too soon!

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  9. Dogwood trees TennesseeApril 26, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Everything is gorgeous, so pretty!! You have so many beautiful old roses grown so well it is a treat to see your pictures..
    Thanks for sharing..

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  10. JanApril 26, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Gorgeous! Such eye-candy;-)

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  11. The Redneck RosarianApril 26, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    My My, what beautiful roses! People in Birmingham are still talking about your garden! Thanks for sharing your love of gardening and roses with the masses!

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  12. GailApril 26, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Phillip, The garden is dressed in her finest! I love "Gartendirektor Otto Linne" and "Rambling Rector"together. It's a good combination and my favorite photo. gail

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  13. MaryApril 26, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I'm behind on weeding also and I have my Deshler classmates coming Sat as part of our reunion and my tractor won't go forward or backwards. I was trying to get mulched what we weeded. JD service says I pulled a wire loose driving through the Chinese privet. My iris and peonies are late this year. Most are just starting to bloom. Mary

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  14. sherryocalaApril 26, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    And this is only the beginning, right? Your garden is breathtaking. Buff Beauty is fantastic as is Gartendirektor Otto Linne. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

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  15. MasielApril 26, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    oh, just wonderful! It is such a pleasure to visit your blog at the end of each day! My roses here in my Indiana garden are barely woken up, so I can't wait for these to catch up growing.

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  16. sweetbayApril 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Magnificent!!!

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  17. ConnorApril 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Makes me wish I had the space, time, and patience for roses! So beautiful!

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  18. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)April 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Your roses are just beautiful as always. They look so good amongst all the spring green.

    What's the grass near the foot of the pergola in the second photo?

    Your garden must be a delight to visit.

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  19. Bay Area TendrilsApril 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Aah, you're a bit ahead of the Left Coast, so I'll have to get my fill via the computer screen for now;-)
    Such fragrance!

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  20. Bay Area TendrilsApril 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Aah, you're a bit ahead of the Left Coast, so I'll have to get my fill via the computer screen for now;-)
    Such fragrance! Divine....

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  21. Annie in AustinApril 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I hope your roses are still beautiful today, Phillip - but even more, hope you are OK!
    Am worried because Phil Campbell, AL doesn't look that far away from Florence on the map.

    Annie

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  22. DApril 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Everything is so alive and beautiful in your garden, Phillip... a masterpiece.

    I am hoping that all is well with you and that the storm has passed you by.

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  23. Julie HMay 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    You have such a beautiful garden! I love to make your pictures my desktop pictures at work so I can dream of sitting in the garden with roses all around me :)

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