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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...

Frosty Morn


Woke up to 27 degrees and a heavy frost. It has turned out to be a pretty sunny day with a high of 45. Except for stepping out briefly to get some photos, I've not been motivated to go out.















Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. These are beautiful frosty photos.

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  2. Nice photos, Phillip. It was about 10 degrees warmer at mid-day here but cold by our standards so I also spent most of the day indoors too.

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  3. #13 is my favorite.
    lol at first I thought you left the house to get multiple injections (shots). I was worried for you. Hope you’re well 😊

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  4. Yes, 17 this morning and not expected to get above freezing today. This winter has been full of nights below freezing but this is the worst so far.

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  5. Beautiful frosty photos. I completely agree, that's too cold to want to be outside for very long.

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  6. That first photo is gorgeous. The pot is an extention of the plant.

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  7. Seeing hoarfrost in the garden is a favorite winter view for me. No luck yet this winter, but I’m grateful that we’ve had snow.

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