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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
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The Franklin Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio was well worth the drive from Marysville (about 30 minutes). It was an overcast day with mild temperatures - perfect for a garden visit. Although the conservatories were awesome (see my previous post), the outdoor gardens were lovely as well. I saw workers everywhere tending to stunning displays. The above photo shows a raised bed near the front entrance which contained a striking agave ("Whale's Tongue"??), ornamental grasses and coneflower.

Ornamental grasses and goldenrod -



More coleus surrounding a palm in a container -



A red ribbon memorial to AIDS victims made of begonias along the driveway entry -



I grow Lespedeza (bush clover) in our garden but it not as stunning as this one because of our shade.



The centerpiece in the perennial gardens was a dramatic sculpture.
Sedum was another popular plant in Ohio - I saw throughout this garden as well as in a lot of private gardens.




One of the prettiest displays of Beautyberry (Callicarpa) that I have ever seen. This was actually on an outdoor terrace outside of one of the conservatories.



Another terrace outside the conservatory -



The Bride's Garden - a beautiful spot for a small wedding.



Seven Sons Tree (Heptacodium miconioides) -


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 21, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    They do have some dramatic plants. My Beauty Berry is a handsome plant. It looks great with a little more room to spread.

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  2. The Graceful GardenerSeptember 22, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    So beautiful! I enjoyed the tour...

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  3. Edith KentSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Such beautiful photos! Colors so bright and pretty.

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