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The Newt (Somerset, England)

After Stourhead , the second garden on the tour that day was "The Newt". Talk about a change in garden styles! As I review my photos, I can appreciate the beauty and style of this garden, but I must confess, it was one of my least favorites.  I remember mostly the heat (it was one of our warmer days), the glaring sun with few trees in sight, and the commercial feel of the whole enterprise. But then again, this was mainly a vegetable garden and I was having an "off" day (I had just toured Stourhead, where I missed some of the main landmarks). The entrance took us through an area with gift shops and display areas (nice thing about photos is you see things you missed - I had not noticed the intricate ceiling design) - We did have an actual tour guide at this one, and he led us through the entire garden - Down a winding, blinding white walkway, towards the large vegetable garden - Leaving one vegetable garden, we headed up a grassy avenue with water features.  Along th...
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Peonies and such

Peony "Sorbet"

So many blooms, so little time to photograph! I was walking around the garden yesterday experimenting with making a video with my camera and realized that May is almost gone. It has been a wonderfully mild Spring with abundant rainfall but the season has went by in a flash. I was disheartened yesterday to see that the roses were almost gone. Despite the wonderful weather, it seems like they haven't lasted as long as they normally do. Maybe I've been so busy, I just haven't had time to enjoy them.

Here are some other blooms that I meant to post for Blogger's Bloom Day and never got around to it.



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Peony "Krinkled White"

iris
Louisiana Iris

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Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa)

pomegranate
Pomegranate

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Baptisia "Purple Smoke"
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Phillip, These photos are extraordinary! You must tell me what your secrets to such wonderful shots are! Dear Husband is my photographer, but I am trying to learn more on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMay 24, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Pretty pretty. I have only a peony tree. I must get some of these other beauties.

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  3. GardeningMay 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    OMG!

    So beautiful pictures! Your garden must be marvelous. The best regards.
    Garden-Chair

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  4. sweetbayMay 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip! Spring seems to be going by oddly fast here too, in spite of the cool temperatures.

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  5. NicMay 25, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful flowers all around. Really jealous of the pomegranate blossom.

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  6. Anne BoykinMay 25, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Phillip, It seems like this spring has lasted longer and the roses too. I'm retired though so I have time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. Your garden and your photographs are lovely.

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  7. JenMay 25, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Phillip, any recommendations for peonies for down south? I've been wanting to get one, but stymied on what to pick...

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  8. RobinLMay 26, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I'm with you Phillip, I hate to think of May coming to end. From here on out, I'll have to fight harder for my blooms because it will get hot and dry, and the bugs will arrive. May is my favorite!

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  9. Casa MariposaMay 28, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I noticed the same thing. Plants are blooming faster than I'm taking pictures. Your peonies are incredible! :o)

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  10. outlawgardenerMay 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Gorgeous as always Phillip! And your flower pictures are nice too:) You are right spring should liger for several more months!

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Lovely blooms!!!

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