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
maybe we can have a virtual tour the day after your garden tour :) I would love to see a video of your property!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and don't worry about the tour. Everything will fall into place and be stunning...
ReplyDeleteLove the flowering trees...I have dogwood and bradfords and they are starting show signs of wakening...finally...everything seems to be late..not sure if these are on time or not...
ReplyDeleteJen, that is something I should do. I just need to figure out how!
ReplyDeleteI thought you ususally did you tours in May when the roses were in full bloom?
ReplyDeleteRandy, this is a tour arranged by the Master Gardeners. They set the date to coincide with the state MG conference that is being held here in Florence. I would prefer a later date and usually recommend late April - May when I invite people to come.
ReplyDeleteFunny weather man. Talk about panic... Phillip, your garden is always a beautiful inspiration and the tour attendees will be blown away!
ReplyDeletepicture doesnt do it justice !lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. You don't have to worry about your garden. There is so many wonderful plants no one will notice the few weeds that might escape your notice. Happy spring.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I wish I lived near you, I'd come help weed! Your garden is so lovely and I know everyone on the tour is going to love it too.
ReplyDeleteGotta love April Fool's Day, right? The Yoshino is lovely, they are blooming here too.
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteI am wishing the best of wishes for your garden tour. Of course, the garden will be fab. You are an artist Phillip. Good luck. I'm having a wedding in mine in September. This has spurred me on to try and make an even prettier garden this year.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene with the bench under your blooming trees! Jeannine
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