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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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Revisiting Laura Scott's Garden


A mini-tour of four gardens on the west side of Vancouver took place this past Saturday. I had visited all of the gardens before but it was fun to see them again and with a friend who is new to garden touring.

Our first stop was Laura Scott's beautiful garden which is full of color and artful vignettes. I previously saw her garden two years ago.

I am mesmerized by the bark on this tree and the planting around it is perfect.

Planted on one side is Rose Campion (Silene coronaria)

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruiticosa) surrounds the back of a fantastic statue.


The vegetable garden is so much fun!







That is the rose 'Vielchenblau' (or that's my guess) in the back.

This is a more wooded area over to the side of the main gardens. An azalea is blooming on the right of the arch.

The pink flowering plant on the left is a pink variety of Bowman's Root (Gillenia trifoliata), highly coveted by yours truly. And I'm excited to say that I just obtained a piece today from a friend. Laura's plants are so robust!

Just perfection



Thanks Laura for opening your garden again. It just gets better!

The other three gardens (Vicki Green, Ruth Clark and Gregg Andrews) will be in upcoming posts.

Next Saturday, there will be a tour of four more gardens, this time on the east side of Vancouver. I think I've only seen one of those so I'm excited and hope to go.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonJune 18, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    It's a beautifully curated garden. You're lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country, Phillip.

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  2. Ardith FergusonJune 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing these photos of the garden you visited.

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    1. Phillip OliverJune 19, 2024 at 7:06 AM

      You are welcome Ardith. There are more to come.

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  4. LauraJune 18, 2024 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for the lovely photos and kind words, Phillip. It was great seeing you on Saturday.

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    1. Phillip OliverJune 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM

      You're welcome - thanks for opening and it was great seeing you as well.

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  5. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM

    What a glorious garden, she is very talented. Beautiful!

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