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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...

Garden Open Days


As part of the Hardy Plant Society's Open Gardens program, our garden will be open on the following dates. If you are not a member of HPSO (and I encourage you to do so!), contact me personally for an appointment.

Sunday, May 29 - 10-4
Sunday, June 5 - 10-4
Saturday, June 11 - 10-4 (part of the West Clark County Mini Tour consisting of five additional gardens in the area)




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  1. Yay! Surely I can make one of those dates...

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  2. Best wishes with your open days, Phillip! If you weren't over a thousand miles away, I'd totally be there.

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