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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
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In the Yard n' Garden Land Greenhouse


My season at Yard n' Garden Land has not started yet but I did work yesterday to help out in anticipation of a busy day. Nice weather was predicted and there were a lot of customers who were attending a rose seminar. 

The greenhouse was beautiful (Kellie does such a great job with displays) and seeing all the colors and blooms gives a great energy boost this time of year.





One entire side of the greenhouse is roses although they will be moved outside in a few weeks. This photo was taken before the rose seminar was over and lots were sold following that -


There are many new pots and I'm told that more are on the way. Hopefully, more bird baths and water features too -








So many camellias! This is 'Yume' and I wish I had a spot for this one. It is gorgeous! -



And many hellebores as well -



And, if there was room, I would plant a paperbush (Edgeworthia) - 


And stepping outside to the trees and shrubs, the area where I work -





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Hoover BooFebruary 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful nursery. I'd have trouble working there--I'd be one of their best customers!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM

    You are so fortunate to work a nursery, especially one as nice as this. Had this been my career I'd have a hard time retiring.
    Maybe now that your garden is 'full', you'd get to keep some of your paycheck :-D
    Chavli

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  3. Kris PetersonFebruary 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM

    That nursery has more jewels waiting for new homes than my local SoCal garden center but then the latter doesn't have a greenhouse (and the cold temperatures are back).

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  4. tz_gardenFebruary 27, 2024 at 4:04 PM

    What a beautiful nursery, everything looks wonderful! I can only imagine the daily temptation to bring plants home.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2024 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 1, 2024 at 3:08 AM

    It is so exciting to see all of the color! It appears that they will have a successful season.

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