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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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Foliage Follow-up

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Spirea 'Ogon' with New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Rainbow Queen') in the background.

Foliage Follow-up is hosted by Pam at Digging and is a follow-up to Bloom Day. Everything is greening up nicely here despite the fact that we are notably behind on rainfall.

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee' (Ninebark)

We have two Ninebarks in the garden. The other is 'Coppertina' and it is covered with a white powdery substance that I figure is powdery mildew. I plan to get out and do something for it later this week.

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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Smoke Tree) and 

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Dappled willow)



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Deschampsia flexuosa 'Aurea' (Tatra Gold Hair Grass)


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Yes, there are flowers but I think the leaves are the highlight of 
Cornus kousa 'Celestial Shadow' (Dogwood)



Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce 'Globosa'
Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce 'Globosa'


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Picea orientalis 'Skylands'


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Abies pinsapo ‘Glauca’ (Blue Spanish Fir)


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Juniper 'Daub's Frosted'

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Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

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White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata')


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Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku'
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Santolina ericoides
Rhammus 'Fine Line' (Buckthorn)


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 18, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    You have some amazing trees and shrubs. I love the conifers.

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  2. LINDA from Each Little WorldMay 18, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Every one a winner!

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  3. Barbara H.May 19, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    You have great variety in your garden, Phillip, and you know how to set everything off. I'm not surprised considering how beautiful your old garden was.

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  4. AnonymousMay 21, 2018 at 5:55 AM

    Just beautiful Phillip. Oh, to visit someday!~~Dee

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  5. Rainy Day GardenerMay 21, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Phillip, your conifers are just as beautiful as any bloom!

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  6. chavlinessMay 21, 2018 at 4:29 PM

    You have a gorgeous selection of conifers. The Buckthorn 'Fine Line' has been on my wish list for a while. I just love how airy it is and it has nice bark too.

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