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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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May roses

"Rambling Rector" on pergola
"Sea Foam" and "Blaze" roses along with honeysuckle
 
"American Beauty"


"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" (hedge) and "Tausendschon" on back of fence.

 
"Veilchenblau"

 
"Veilchenblau"



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 12, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    When I see a spectacle like this I feel a deep seated case of Rose envy. Heavenly.

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  2. LarryMay 12, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Glorious!!

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  3. KrissuMay 12, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    So beautiful! :)

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineMay 13, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! These photos make me want to have arbors filled with wonderful roses.

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  5. debsgardenMay 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Wonderful! There is nothing like a swath of roses to create a mood of romanticism. I once planted Rambling Rector, hoping it would climb a nearby tree and create such a spell. Didn't happen; it neither bloomed or climbed, and eventually I removed it. Sigh. Yours is perfect!

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  6. NicMay 15, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful! And the rest of the garden looks just picture-perfect as well!

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  7. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love your Veilchenblau; mine is still in its infancy stage :).

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  8. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love your Veilchenblau! Mine is still in its infancy stage. :)

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  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMay 21, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I know I've said it many times, but here it is again - your garden is gorgeous! And, the roses are charming!

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  10. SwimrayMay 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I really enjoyed the violet lavender colors, if that is their real color. They look that way on my computer screen. I want even though I don't grow roses.
    Ray

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  11. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  12. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful!

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