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Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album)  Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere.  I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide.  Last year, it started to look bad.  I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry".  This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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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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