Arbutus Gardens
As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
Beautiful, Phillip! Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular views. I bet you could hardly pull yourself away from there.
ReplyDeleteHa! I have actually been there! Beautiful, isn't it? Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI could say it was beautiful, spectacular, breath taking but all that has been said. Here the pictures really are worth a thousand words. Thank you for posting and I enjoyed my trip even if it was only cyber travel.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a most beautiful part of this state I now call home!
ReplyDeleteTruly spectacular and wonderful captures Philip! I'm enjoying your travels immensely! Larry
ReplyDeleteOne of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! Your photos are great! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, Phillip. We did this trip a couple of years ago and it was really stunning. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
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