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'Dancing Peacock' Someone needs to write a song... :) With an atmospheric river and 30 mph winds predicted this past weekend, I was afraid the ginkgo, which had just started to turn color, would be stripped.  We were lucky though and it remains intact. Gingko 'Princeton Sentry' After the storm... The Black Tupelo (Nyssa slyvatica) changes color from the inside out - The above photo was taken last week. Here it is today - 'Wolf Eyes' Dogwood (Cornus kousa) has never had such pink color - Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea', Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' ( Lagerstroemia ), and Persian Ironwood ( Parrotia persica ) - Japanese Maple 'Beni Hime' - Serviceberry 'Autumn Brilliance' ( Amelanchier ) with tree peonies - Stewartia pyschocamellia starts the color show early. It has since faded to a much softer color - Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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April Beauties

Azalea "Coral Bells"

A florist azalea that I received when my father died 14 years ago.

Unknown azalea

Chinese Snowball (Viburnum macrocephalum)

Deutzia gracilis

Epimedium rubrum

Solomon's Seal, Jacob's Ladder, Epimedium

Leatherleaf Viburnum
(Viburnum rhytidophyllum)

Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon

Spanish Bluebells (Hyacinthoides)

Bridal Wreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia)


White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis 'Alba')

White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis 'Alba')



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GailApril 11, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    All beauties!

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  2. Jean CampbellApril 12, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    When Azaleas and the flowers that accompany bloom, the most humble abode becomes fairyland and well-tended gardens like your own are at their most spectacular. White Wisteria on a rustic arbor is a crowning touch.

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  3. debsgardenApril 12, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful views of my favorite season! After touring your garden, I obtained my own bit of Persicaria 'Purple Dragon.' It is growing well, and I love it! Epimedium took a while to get established, but now it is spreading well in the woodland garden and has become a favorite.

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    1. Phillip OliverApril 13, 2015 at 8:35 AM

      Epimedium does take time to get established but when it does, it is lovely. One of the best ground covers for dry shade too.

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  4. The Graceful GardenerApril 12, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowApril 12, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    It is so exciting to see your garden abloom. I know in a couple of weeks we too will have some of the same blooms. Love your azaleas. I haven't had luck with them in my garden. I planted what is supposed to be a native last year. It might have made it through the winter. It is barely showing a bit of life on the tips. Here is hope...

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    1. Phillip OliverApril 13, 2015 at 8:36 AM

      I don't have too many azaleas. I now have 2 natives, was just given one by a friend. They do really well for us, I don't know why I have not planted more.

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  6. Edith KentApril 13, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    It is beautiful Phillip! Love spring.

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  7. AaronApril 13, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    What an enchanted garden...

    It may be a little subtle, but I think the Epimediums are my favorites of this batch of photos...

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  8. Anthony's GardenApril 13, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Hello, beautiful photos and wonderful plants :) Regards Monika

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  9. RobinLApril 14, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Spring, you are such a beauty. No wonder we all love you so!

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  10. HoehoegrowApril 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    A collection of lovely plants ! Spring has definitely sprung! Your garden looks fantastic! can't believe your Wisteria is out already, wish mine would get a move on!

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  11. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Lovely Phillip. Just lovely. Happy Spring.~~Dee

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