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...
I am sure Jenks was delighted with your garden, anyone would be. Sounds like you enjoyed every minute of your weekend. Can't wait to see more photos. cheers
ReplyDeleteFeels like we went almost straight from winter to summer (85-90 every day) this year here in Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteThe heat hasn't been too bad actually. But we could really use some rain. It's only rained two days in May and we're about 3 inches below normal precip for the month.
Every day features forecasts of scattered/isolated showers, but they seem to be isolated far from here. So far the plants seem OK, which heartens me and makes me feel like I'm planting the right drought-tolerant species. But at some point they're going to start hurting as we get into the Dog Days if we don't get some of those downpours.
I read Deb's post on your garden. Sounds like she had a great visit. I love the sense of warmth and community among gardeners and garden bloggers. So cool...
Sounds like a lovely weekend. Jenks is great, isn't he? But, then, of course, so are you. Hope you all had a great time. It sounds like you did.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely weekend. Jenks is great, isn't he? But, then, of course, so are you. Hope you all had a great time. It sounds like you did.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely weekend. Jenks is great, isn't he? But, then, of course, so are you. Hope you all had a great time. It sounds like you did.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteDrove by your house on Monday to get another look at the roses. The ones on fence still pretty. It's a pleasure just driving by there. Going to check in the book.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Lovely capture. I can hear the birds chirping...
ReplyDeleteThe garden is looking lovely. Your roses are mentioned in a comment - Which ones do you grow and can they cope with the heat ?
ReplyDeleteHere in the uk we are getting day after day of rain and grey skies. The plants love it , and are growing as we watch, but it is dismal for mere mortals, as we can't get out in the garden !!
Jane, mostly old rose varieties. We initially had lots of sun but now totally opposite. As a result, some roses have suffered but most do okay with limited sun. I have found that hybrid musk roses do the best. Disease resistance is good for the older varieties. I don't spray and if a rose is problematic, I take it out. If you go to this link, you will see a list of roses in the garden. Some are not here anymore but most of them are. http://southerngarden.weebly.com/roses.html
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