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
I listen to audiobooks all the time in the car...I hope I win...bosbowl at gmail .com
ReplyDeleteI think this would be great fun to listen to. Thanks for the opportunity. bowerbird53atsbcglobaldotnet
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent "read". We listen to audio books when we travel and this would be a big hit. kmstrotheratgmaildotcom
ReplyDeletePerfect giveaway with school starting back and us parent gardener's spending so much time in the car playing taxi! rusdar at hotmai dot com
ReplyDeleteWith a half hour drive to work and back each day, I can finish it in a week. marycar@netspeednow.com
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! We just bought a new house with beautiful, but neglected gardens. I've ripped out enough deadly nightshade to wipe out the town!!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletePhillip, This will be a fun listen~
ReplyDeletegailtilesatgmaildotcom
Oh, how VERY cool! I wish me lucky and I THANK you! Awesome blog!
ReplyDelete-ALTEREDsewFittingly@gmail.com
Phillip, you give away the most interesting things! Put me in please. This sounds like something I'd really enjoy since I have a "dark side." Moo-ha-ha.
ReplyDeletescooterjen@tds.net
This book has been on my list. Thanks! cherylwbennett@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHaving bought my first monkshood this year (and maybe last, considering that it died within 6 weeks), I'd love to read this. Thanks for the opportunity to vie for it!
ReplyDeleteccwinslow at mindspring dot com.
I often checkout audiobooks from the library. They're great for a long car trip. Please enter me in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI answered your email,:)
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for this information since long time your suggestions and tips are really helpful for us..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sharing this all with us..