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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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Postcards from Santa Rosa Beach




We are back from our annual beach vacation. This year we were at Santa Rosa Beach again (between Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida). The weather was beautiful, sunny days in the 70s and mild mornings and evenings. Only one day of rain - the last day we were there - but I enjoyed it because we were in a house with a tin roof and I was curled up with a good book. Our house also had walls of windows overlooking the beach. It was very cozy.

The photo above was just one of many beautiful sunsets we enjoyed. Here are some more photos taken from our deck -










Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. David OliverNovember 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip! Looks like you and Michael had a great time.

    Welcome back to hell! :)

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    What a beautiful vacation site. I know you enjoyed it.

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  3. AlisonNovember 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely! I can almost feel the warmth and the coziness.

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  4. chavlinessNovember 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    What a fantastic spot for a relaxing vacation! I was feeling quite relaxed just looking at your gorgeous photographs on Saturday morning even without the soft sand and the warm temperatures.

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  5. Shenandoah KeplerNovember 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Phillip,
    Florida is a really big state, but do you ever get down there in Jan thru Mar? We spend those months in central Florida and would love to visit if you are anywhere nearby - like I said, I know it is a huge state, but...
    Best to you,
    Shenandoah

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  6. JenNovember 9, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Nooooo, I'm not jealous at all? Why do you ask?

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  7. aquablueroseNovember 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Such Beautiful photographs, Phillip!!

    Am thinking of you both and sending my love!

    Gerri XXXOOO

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  8. Cerberus German shepherdsNovember 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Very pretty...

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  9. Lonnie MillerNovember 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Great photos, The sand almost looks like snow.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I just had to cash in vacation days as I was beginning to lose them. I'd rather take them

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  11. outlawgardenerNovember 13, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Sounds like a wonderful and restful vacation! Hope you are rested and ready to be back at work!

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  12. sharonNovember 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love the panhandle...great shots

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  13. LesNovember 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Looks like you picked a great spot to vacation.

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  14. CarolNovember 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my goodness all these pictures are so beautiful! Looks like ya'll did have some very nice weather! Thanks so much for sharing. Reminds me of home

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  15. RobinLNovember 16, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous shots, and just my kind of vacation. They look so much like our recent trip to Sanibel Island, but that shouldn't be surprising!

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