April Showers
Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' Greetings from a wet, wet garden. In between rains, I've managed to get a few photos... (And sorry for the erratic quality of these. I have a new phone and still learning how to use it. Some of these are from the phone and others from my camera). Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' ('Dancing Peacock') Flowering Currant ( Ribes sanguineum ) 'King Edward VII' Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' is beautiful for the first time after languishing in the garden for five years. Turns out, it is all my fault. This is a clematis that should not be cut to the ground in early spring. You live and learn, and I know that I will never understand the rules of pruning clematis. Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - the aucuba that doesn't really look like the others. But what a fine shrub this is, especially for shady situations. This was planted in 2019 and didn't grow much for the first few years but n...
Gorgeous - all the photos. But that first one is stunning. Was there a cost for this tour of seven gardens?
ReplyDeleteThe tickets were $25 which included all the gardens.
ReplyDeleteI'm always collecting info on garden tours - thanks!
DeleteAnother question. Do you know if the money raised was to support the tour itself, or was some of it going to a non-garden related charity. I've seen plenty of both.
DeleteYes, the money goes to scholarships for students in landscape architecture.
DeleteYou have a great eye, Phillip. Your photos are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe first one was my favorite
ReplyDeleteGlad you did this tour and enjoyed it! I'm jealous of your people-less photos. Going on the pre-tour it was so crowded, and almost impossible to get a good photo.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I have "Snowflake" and will be happy to root you a cutting or 2. :)
ReplyDeleteYou sent me rose cuttings a LONG time ago. I never forgot it and would be happy to return the favor.
Oh wow, that would be great. What a surprise!
DeleteThis is fun to see. I can imagine all the inspiration you took home.
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