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
Beautiful gardens!! Thank you for sharing, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteI love these kinds of gardens where you feel enveloped by plants. All the "things" in the garden make it fun too. I love the mosaic rugs in the last garden. I wish I had patience and the know how to make one.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love these gardens, especially the pebble mosaics. The sense of enclosure and being surrounded by cool plants and awesome garden art makes me smile! Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteDeborah Myers has an incredible sense of plant combinations and her bamboo grove is gorgeous. Nancy Goldman's garden is full of whimsy and creativity. I love the mosaic pebble rug. Visitors who wouldn't wipe their shoes on the rug, had to take them off; hence the collection of planted-shoe rack.
ReplyDeleteI first discovered these gardens on a walk, then later was able to visit them during an HPSO Open Garden. Such fun! I'm sorry to have missed them this year.
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing gardens! I particularly like the mosaic paths, etc.
ReplyDeleteSophisticated and elegant.
ReplyDeleteTextures and dark greens seem to be the themes.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is stunning!!
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DeleteLovely gardens - I too love the textures. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch personality on display!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place!!!
ReplyDeletePhillip--What a great tour! Thank you for sharing all of these. I love seeing gardens like this--with so much cleverness and creativity. Must have been fun to be there with your friend. Your photography is LOVELY!
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