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Swapping Huckleberries

Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album)  Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere.  I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide.  Last year, it started to look bad.  I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry".  This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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Snow Day


After weeks of near hits and misses, we finally got our snow day. And it was a significant one. We got about 3 inches but areas to the south of us got up to 10 inches. It arrived late in the day and continued through the early evening. It is beautiful. However, I guess I am just getting old but I had no desire to get out in it. In fact, all of these photos were taken from the windows inside the house! 

 The sun is out this morning and it is falling off the trees. I suspect it will be gone by this afternoon. I still do not want to get out in it. These photos will have to suffice!























Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. LesFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Your garden is pretty in any season.

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  2. outlawgardenerFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Gorgeous, especially the night shot! We got no snow this winter.

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  3. Edith KentFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip. Snow is beautiful but ready for it to go!

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  4. Jean CampbellFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I am not a fan of snow but your photos are lovely, especially the one through window screen which is how I watch severe weather.

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Welcome to my world. I have hopeful to see the ground after weeks of snow cover. Lucky you getting to stay in during a snow day. Those are the best days. I bet you cooked up something delicious. Love seeing your garden from your windows.

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  6. sweetbayFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Your garden looks marvelous in its winter finery.

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