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Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse.  A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees.  Catalpa bignoinoides   'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
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The Garden From a Different Lens


It is always interesting to see someone else's photographs of your garden. My friend and co-worker David Goddard was recently over. He is an excellent photographer. Here are some photos he shared -















Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. AnonymousJuly 23, 2022 at 4:30 AM

    He really captures the lushness. The textures and colors foil each other so well. I was curious about the perspective of the graveled area; it surprised me that he didn’t zoom in more, as this is a blank area. I’m no photog, tho. These are magazine worthy.

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  2. lynn HuntJuly 23, 2022 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely photos, Phillip. Interesting how others often see different things than we do.

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  3. Barbara H.July 23, 2022 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful photos. Your garden would be lovely no matter who was taking the pictures but David has a great eye and used it well. My views of my garden are usually filtered by all the things that need to be done. If I can step away from that and enjoy it for what it is at that moment, it always shifts everything and sometimes even takes my breath away. Thanks for sharing these beautiful views.

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  4. Kris PetersonJuly 23, 2022 at 12:11 PM

    Your garden looks lovely from any angle, Phillip. The sixth photo offers an intriguing view I don't think I've seen before. however.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 23, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    I wouldn't have recognized it as your garden! Except for the purple wall... Totally different perspective, just as gorgeous though!
    Chavli

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 24, 2022 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful no matter how you look at it. I do agree that others look at our gardens different and it is fun to see it in photos their way.

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  7. Hoover BooJuly 25, 2022 at 2:29 PM

    David is an excellent photographer, and you are an excellent gardener!

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