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Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)

I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) -  although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the  "average one".  'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
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Cool and rainy weekend

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I love this weather (very Portland-like!). I wish it would stay like this all the time. I would be out in the garden more than I am now, that is for sure! 


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  1. debsgardenAugust 17, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Cool and rainy here, too; I am loving it, and so is the garden! I hope we have seen the last of high nineties temps and miserable humidity for this year. Your garden looks lush and wonderful. Have you taken out a tree or two in front of your house? Maybe the perspective of your photo is different or my memory is wrong, but I remember crepe myrtles in front of your house. At any rate, your house is looking great. Best wishes! Deb

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  2. HoehoegrowAugust 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    So cool here we have a fire!! Bit ridiculous in August! Good gardening weather though, as you say! Your garden looks so inviting, such interesting corners to explore!

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  3. LesAugust 17, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    We have had the cool, but I wish for the rainy. Overall, its been fairly wet this summer but we need a little now.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 17, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Your garden has it's summer lush look. Beautiful. I could almost hear your garden heave a sigh of relief. My garden is still brown around the edges awaiting it's share of rain and cooler temps. Bring it on...

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  5. RoseAugust 21, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    We finally had some rain a few days ago, too, and now the temps have cooled as well--isn't it wonderful? Your shady, woodland retreats even make me think of Portland, one of my favorite places--beautiful!

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  6. Hoover BooAugust 21, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    It does look a little Portland, which is a very good way to look. I love a garden of shade, perhaps because mine has none.

    What really caught my eye in Portland were the ecstatically happy conifers. We have plenty of conifers in my climate, but they bear a air of stoic endurance. In Portland, they party.

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  7. RobinLAugust 27, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    We're having a cool spell too, but I won't count on it staying. It is still August after all. I love fall, but I guess I'm not quite ready to let go of summer flowers!

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  8. AaronAugust 31, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful pics as usual, Phillip.

    Your garden looks enchanted and enchanting, inhabited by all manner or spirits and sprites.

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  9. Gardens at Waters EastSeptember 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Nice house and nice garden. Should make anyone interested in gardening a very nice place to live. Let me know when it sells. JC

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  10. AnonymousOctober 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Phillip, I love your garden so much. Thank you for sharing it with us.~~Dee

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