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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that.  We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June  because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in.  The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one.  Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...
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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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