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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...

October Roses

Just a few...

'Lady Emma Hamilton'

'Mutabalis'


'Coffee Bean'

'Lamarque'

'Tranquility'

'Buff Beauty'

'Radway Sunrise'

'The Fairy'

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. That's a LOT in my view! All very pretty too.

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  2. Beautiful! I have David Austin roses. What is your favorite.

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    1. I would probably saw "Lady Emma Hamilton' but 'Lady of Shallot' gets high marks too.

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  3. Beautiful, I'd love to stick my nose in the middle of the red 'coffee bean' - lol, looks like it has a lovely fragrance?

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    1. That is actually a miniature rose and I just got it this year. I haven't noticed how fragrant it is. I will check!

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