Ten July Favorites
Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse. A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees. Catalpa bignoinoides 'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
Ha! So glad you weren't at a loss as to where to eat!
ReplyDeleteOne word: YUM!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks good and interesting and fun. I could hang out there for several days eating and looking and be happy as anyone could be.
ReplyDeleteif you have the chance to come back to the durham chapel hill area, I'll point you to lots of great places to eat! How was the ceviche, you didn't say whether you liked it?
ReplyDeleteNever a dull meal there I see. All of those food trucks remind me of carnivals here. Gosh, this post made me hungry.
ReplyDeleteOh Yes! We ate at the food trucks in one part of town when we were in Portland a couple of months ago. Best meal I had all weekend, I think.
ReplyDeleteWe had such a good time there with you Phillip.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks colorful and yummy, but I probably would have had a cheeseburger!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I think I read on FB that next years fling is in Portland. You have a head start since you toured many places there already.
ReplyDeleteCarol, it is. I didn't know that until a few weeks before I went out there. I hope to be able to attend. Are you going?
ReplyDeleteEating out, especially with friends who know the good places, is one of the best parts of a vacation. The only trouble is that I usually end up a few pounds heavier than when I left home.
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