September Surprises
It is always a thrill to stumble across a plant that I may have forgotten about or one that does something unexpected. That has happened several times over the past weeks. First, the vine pictured above is the Eastern Prince Schisandra vine ( Schinensis chinensis ), also known as "Magnolia Vine". I purchased it in May of 2023 from One Green World in Portland. I don't know what attracted me to it, other than the fact that I'd never heard of it before and the description sounded nice. I didn't forget about this plant; in fact, it has grown quite vigorously up an archway at the entrance to our woodland path. It shares space alongside the rose 'Lamarque'. I did forget that it produces berries, so I was surprised when I looked up and saw them dangling over the top of the arbor. The berries are used in Chinese medicine. They are called the "Five Flavor Berry" and said to have five flavors in one - sweet, salty, bitter, tangy and sour. Chinese le...
You sure have a way with Dogwood 'Wolf eyes'. I first noticed it in your Alabama garden and fell hard for it! Wish I had room for one of those beauties.
ReplyDeleteFortunate for you and your garden visitors that the rain held back on Saturday. You and Michale look happy and proud of your garden, as you should be.
Chavli
Such a beautiful display, Phillip. Your hard work did the trick! You look happy to me ;)
ReplyDeleteWoah! Your garden is just perfection, I'm glad the weather cooperated. Clematis 'Proteus' is especially ruffly, I like that. 'Wolf Eyes' is so glorious, I can't even believe it's real. Your garden is beautiful and lush, I think you both look happy in the picture. I'm sure exhausted, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, your garden looks amazing. That's a great photo of you and Michael as well. I'm glad Saturday's event went well. Having just moved here from Colorado I have much to learn from you and fellow gardeners. This is such a beautiful city and I can't wait to get my hands in the soil.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to miss your open garden....it looks beautiful, you two! Debbie
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