The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Never pass up a good birdhouse! And "downsize" is not in your vocabulary! Thanks for sharing Phillip!
ReplyDeleteThis garden is incredible!
ReplyDeleteThis place seems huge. So much packed into the garden beds. It is extraordinary. The birdhouse will give you a reason to return.
ReplyDeleteMy, my. I need to have a cup of coffee, a book, and my chair and find a place to sit and read or just relax and take in the beauty. Love this!
ReplyDeleteYes, Dahlias do very well here. I discovered a steep learning curve when I first moved here from Zone 6 Massachusetts. You'll need that notebook.
ReplyDeleteThis is a garden I've wanted to visit for quite awhile, sadly still haven't made it to see it in person. Thanks for the photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garden! I'm glad to find and follow this blog. Thanks for sharing beauties from so many parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly one of those drool-worthy gardens that make me wish I had a lot more space. Oh well, our little gardens keep us busy enough, right?
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