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A Garden Review of 2014: July-September
This is the second chapter in the review of our garden in 2014, with thanks to Cathy at WordsandHerbs for suggesting this idea. July Crape myrtles come on strong in mid-summer and begin to provide tons of color. We have seven … Continue reading →
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Tagged 'Endless Summer' hydrangea, Anthony Waterer spirea, aucuba, Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike', Berckman's arborvitae, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Cathy, clematis, Comptesse de Bouchard, crape myrtle, crape myrtle blossom, dwarf crape myrtle, Encore azalea, Euphorbia 'Blackbird', Euphorbia martini 'Ascot Rainbow', foliage color, Garden Review 2014, gardenia, General Sikorski, Hibiscus, hydrangea, In a Vase on Monday, liriope, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, muhly grass, ninebark, tea olive, trellis, Variegated liriope, vitex, Words and Herbs
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A Sunday Walk in the Garden
Today was a great day to walk in the garden and take in what is happening here…and show me a few chores that I need to undertake. It’s cooler today…finally…and a cloudy sky takes away the harsh glare of a full sun. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Anthony Waterer spirea, barberry, Bartzella, Berckmann's arborvitae, Blushing Bride hydrangea, calla lilies, Camellia Forest Nursery, Camellia sasanqua, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', chaste tree, clematis, Comptesse de Bouchard, coneflower, crape myrtle, Creme Brulee, daylily, Encore azaleas, Endless Summer, Flame Lilac phlox, General Sikorski, Green Giant arborvitae, hydrangea, liriope, liriope muscarii variegata, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, ninebark, Our Linda, peony, Ramona, Russian sage, Sonic Boom Pearl, Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound', Tequila Sunrise, Thuja, Twist and Shout hydrangea, Variegated liriope, vitex, Weigela florida, Weigela florida 'Bokrasopea', White Swan coneflower
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Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: July–Another Wet and Gray Day
I am pleased to present my second offering for July’s edition of Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. I am grateful to Christina for developing this idea and inviting me to participate. I do hope you will visit her site. As I have aged, I have … Continue reading →
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Tagged Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Gentry' 'Royal Burgundy', Berckmann's arborvitae, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Christina, Cupressocyparis leylandi 'Golconda', Euphorbia martini 'Ascot Rainbow', foliage plants, Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, Gentry, Golconda, grass, hosta, hosta Frances Williams, Indian Hawthorne, Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode.', Leyland cypress, liriope, liriope muscarii variegata, Mother Lode, ninebark, purple barberry, rabbits, Raphiolepsis indica, reduced maintenance, Royal Burgundy, Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound', Thuja occidentalis berckmanii
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Purple
Having things purple in the garden adds wonderful touches to my color palate. Japanese maples, ‘Forest Pansy’ redbud, ninebark, heuchera ‘Beaujolais,’ and several different cultivars of purple barberries perk up many corners of the garden. They add delightful contrast to the green … Continue reading →
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Tagged barberry, Beaujolais, color palate, Cotinus coggygria, Forest Pansy, heuchera, Japanese maples, ninebark, redbud, Smoke Tree
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Wallflower
Discovering plants has been a continuing source of delight since we moved to North Carolina. Many were not new in the world of back yard horticulture, but they were new to this transplanted gardener. Before I began gardening here, I had … Continue reading →
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