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As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
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Hidden Hills Garden blog


I'd like to introduce you to a new Alabama garden blog called "Hidden Hills Garden". Peggy Hill, who lives on Smith Lake, is a writer for Alabama Gardener and Smith Lake Living magazines. On her blog she describes herself as "a full time, garden obsessed, crazy gardener" and I was pleased when I read that when she watches tv, she is more interested in what is going on in the landscape than with the characters. I thought I was the only crazy person who did this! I had the pleasure of meeting Peggy last week when she and her garden group came to visit my garden. She has a post about their visit and she will be writing about Maria Wall's garden on her next entry. I hope you will take a look at her blog, I think you will enjoy it!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I just popped over to read her post about your garden. I loved seeing someone else's view of your garden. I have been reading your blog for a long time and she showed me things I have never seen. What fun. Don't you think it is fun to see what catches the eye of the beholder? It makes one look at their own garden in a new way.

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  2. Tallulah's Antique ClosetMay 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I just saw your last post and your garden is looking beautiful! And everything is so nice and green. Have a good day in the garden....Julian

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  3. greggoMay 23, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    funny you should say that about watching tv. I'll often try to figure out where something is filmed just by looking at the plant material. I guess we have issues. lol.

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  4. Rosedale gardensMay 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I tried to leave them a message, but got a message I had to log on and it kept saying my wordpress id was valid (also did it on yours). Nice blog.

    I thought I was the only one who has HGTV #1 on favorites list. My Japanese iris have started blooming. Several blooming for the first time. Daylilies are popping open everywhere. Mary

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  5. Peggy HillMay 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I really enjoyed meeting you and touring your fabulous garden. Thank you very much for the lovely introduction!

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