Autumn Vibes
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...
Happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to Cheekwood, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteWish you'd let me know that you were going to be in my neck of the woods...
(PS - Yes, the Tulip display was spectacular. I think they claimed 100,000 bulbs this year, but I didn't try to verify that fact.)
It's been some time since we've visited Cheekwood, but fond memories were rekindled by your post! Larry
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to go even more. Its on my list of things to do. I also wanted to see the tulips this year but sure something else will be nice to see later on. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Sharps moved from Cheekwood, they bought land in northern Williamson county. There they built a very modern house and left the landscape natural--the total opposite of Cheekwood. In later years, Mrs. Sharp gave this land to Cheekwood except for her house and a few acres. The property is now operated independently as a nature center, Owl's Hill. Each are beautiful in their own way, but I have always loved Cheekwood.
ReplyDeleteA place where everyone loves to visit, even day by day! I once visit the Cheekwood gardens when my sister moves in Nashville and the beautiful memories of being here is one of the best! The tulip border and the thatched cottage are one of the corners I attract with! Exquisite!
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Cheekwood is special to me. I was sent to Nashville for a conference at about the same time I was contemplating a career change. I hated the conference and on the second day played hooky and went to Cheekwood, and the visit pushed me closer to starting a new life.
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