The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
I LIKE it. It's chuck-full of beauty and ideas!
ReplyDeleteTom adds his whimsey with a sure hand, the difference between an artful garden and a random collection. I admire gardeners with a good eye for placement.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place. I wouldn't want to leave!
ReplyDeleteLove your garden Tom!
ReplyDeleteLove your garden Tom!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful but not pretty as yours!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting garden. The Mahonias look spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI love the Atlas cedar. I was under the impression that they grow to be enormous (100-feet tall), which is why I've shied away from considering one for my garden. Does anyone know if there are dwarf cultivars available?
As for pines, I thought many did not do well in the SE, but clearly I'm mistaken.
I feel I have a LOT to learn on conifers!!
Oh my, I bet you couldn't hardly take your eyes off all those plants. One wouldn't want to leave there. FUN
ReplyDeletevery very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this garden. And taking another virtual garden tour. It is the season and there are so many new ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip! Looking at the pictures it's difficult to imagine that it is a small garden. So lush and full!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, since we have only a small property I am always particularly interested in seeing gardens of a similar scale. This is indeed a spectacular one! I love that it has a total personal tough, only a true gardener can live there! I really admire how lush and full everything looks. My favorite tree is the 'Blue Atlas Cedar' and the pond area is very lovely, too. Thanks for taking us on the tour! Warm regards,
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I very much enjoyed showing you this garden, Phillip! Tom and Dan are wonderful people, and their garden exudes their warm and generous personalities.
ReplyDeleteThis garden is popping with color, and little of it from flowers, which shows the importance of of good foliage and carefully chosen man-made items. My only concern was the Blue Atlas Cedar. It is truly gorgeous, but I think that plant grows to be about 50 feet tall and wide! Will it someday overwhelm the garden?
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