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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that.  We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June  because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in.  The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one.  Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...

Fall is coming


I am beginning to notice some subtle color changes in the garden. This is hydrangea "Twist n' Shout". I am hoping for a colorful autumn.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. What an unusual colour 'Twist & shout' is! There really are some interesting ones around these days, which is a pleasant change after the years of pale pink ones, and pale blue ones!

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  2. I hope you get your colorful fall. Has the hurricane brought rain to your area? I hope all is well.

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  3. Wow, that's going to be a real beauty when it fills up with color! I have Endless Summer hydrangea, and the flowers go from pastel pink to a gorgeous wine color, while the leaves turn burgundy. It's my favorite.

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