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
Lovely photos, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt garden is such a special place. I'd love to go see it filled in. Did you see anyone touring on Segways?
Is that stipa grass in the one photo?
Great pics! The quilt garden was my favorite in the garden. That view is my version of Heaven for sure.... hey, I think I was standing by you when you snapped that shot! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic. I love the quilt garden.
ReplyDeleteI have found a new road trip. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos once again, Phillip. It was a terrific trip (except for that snake trying to snag those baby birds.)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are fantastic, Phillip! Makes me want to go again. Ithought it difficult to capture the the views-just so much to get into a few photos. But you managed> :)Thaks for the 'behind' photo of me-gives me incentive to get back on my diet!
ReplyDeleteI was in such a hurry to try to see as much as possible I felt like I didn't see quite enough of the arb. Your pictures have given me the slow view. What you can see if you slow down. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, Asheville is a remarkably wonderful city, I loved it! I didn't get to see the Bonsai area, we did the walk with Tim Spira, then tried to do an overview.
ReplyDeleteI really loved our visit to this arboretum---it wasn't huge but it was spectacular. Fun sharing the fling with you and all the other bloggers.
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