10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
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.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Phillip. Interesting how others often see different things than we do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely from any angle, Phillip. The sixth photo offers an intriguing view I don't think I've seen before. however.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have recognized it as your garden! Except for the purple wall... Totally different perspective, just as gorgeous though!
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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.
ReplyDeleteDavid is an excellent photographer, and you are an excellent gardener!
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