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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...

Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  3. Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  4. Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  5. So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  6. Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  7. I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  8. That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  9. Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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