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Autumn Vibes

Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...

Flashback Friday - View from the Deck

 

I was going through some old photos and the difference from five years ago is pretty amazing. The above photo was taken on March 14, 2015. We had moved into the house in January and I was just getting started on the garden. This was the view from our back deck. You can see the cardboard on the ground for future garden beds. 

This photo was taken on February 4, 2015 and even more dismal -

 

Here is that same view taken on August 19, 2020 -


 Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. The good ole summer time and what a difference a few years makes. Doesn't even look like the same place. Well done!!

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  2. How is that even possible? You created a masterpiece.

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  3. I would be thrilled with progress like that ! And you had to imagine from pretty much a blank canvass. Looks great !

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