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Foggy Morning Reverie


Dense fog this morning as well as smoke from a distant wildfire (not really that distant - in Camas!)



















Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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Denise said…
Stunning October garden!
October 19, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Your garden doesn't show any sign of the usual end of summer stress or fatigue. The only clue is the subtle change of color in tree canopies. I love those long shots down the paths, through arbors... The white pine still looks tall and trim: thankfully it doesn't seem to gain in width (or do you give it the occasional snip?).
I'm so tire of the smoke and heat. Waiting for a darn good soak on Friday!
chavli
October 19, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Kris Peterson said…
Your garden stands out beautifully against the fog and the regrettable smoke, Phillip. It's lovely to see the wonderful fall color that's largely absent in my part of the country. I hope the nearby fire is brought under control soon.
October 19, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Hoover Boo said…
Sorry to hear you've got a wildfire nearby. The smoke is terrible.

Amazing how your garden has matured so quickly into something quite wonderful.

All the different foliage colors in the shrubs and trees--i love that, the bronze and blues and chartreuse, not just greens. Besides the many different shapes and textures.

You are 1 awesome gardener.
October 19, 2022 at 3:21 PM
Barbara H. said…
Gosh, Phillip, your Alabama garden was wonderful but I think you've outdone it with this one. Hard to believe it would be possible but the proof is in the pictures. You have a deft designing hand, marrying textures, shapes and colors into a marvelous garden to behold. Thanks for sharing it.
October 22, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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