May Trees
Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now. First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door. Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
Another garden to take away your breath. I think if I would have had on flip flops I would have tested the mosaics. They are a marvel in themselves. Can't imagine how much time it took to make those floors. Those swoopy roof lines make me smile. I know they have a name for that architecture but it doesn't come to mind right now.
ReplyDeleteOh, Phillip, thank you for the wonderful photos! I recently read 10 books written by Pearl S. Buck who loved China where she grew up and lived many years. I truly enjoyed your beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteOh my. The weeping willows and those stone paths. Just lovely
ReplyDeleteI just walked by the neighbor's Confederate Jasmine on the way to work...heaven!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos! Very rich in colors and textures. And a lovely garden. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are to have been able to see this. I like your comment about recognizing Chinese plants in your own garden. When you thing about southern gardens and where the plants originated, we definitely owe more to Asia than we do to Europe.
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of embarrassed to admit you had me looking at this garden I've visited many times in a new way. And to think it was only because you walked the path in the opposite direction. Guess what I'm going to do ASAP!
ReplyDeleteDanger garden - would you believe I didn't realize I had walked it backward until later when I looked at the map they gave me? That will teach me to read my literature first! But I don't think it made a difference. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, wow, that is an amazing garden and your photos of it are spectacular! I love the fact that it is located in the middle of the City of Portland. How nice for the Portlandians to have an oasis like this at there finger tips.
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An incredible garden! It's embarrassing that I only live abut a 2 1/2 hour drive away and I've not visited it. Your gorgeous pictures have made me decide to rectify that!
ReplyDeleteThe pebble mosaics are fantastic. I agree that they make me want to take my shoes off and walk on them barefoot. I visited this garden almost 15 years ago, when I was barely 20. I only dabbled in gardening then and don't think I knew how truly beautiful it really is.
ReplyDeleteWOOOW! I'm out of words to describe it..
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