This is a new gallery starting in September 2022, to which I’ll be adding more photos as the year progresses.
Heritage roseCarolina WrenCalycanthus VenusGallica rose Charles de MillsFeb 2023Ruby Glow witch hazelCheyenne SpiritSpring will be here soon!frozen blooms in November – Eternal BlissAn iris in November with frozen flowers and buds, all of which had to be cut off in mid-bloom. The side yard celebrates late fall with fluffy ornamental grasses. Coneflower abnormalities: Left, a fused flowerwith arrested development. Right, A mite infestation of the cone produces a tufted look with almost no petals. Textural grasses and conifers frame changing viburnums
Pink cleome, cyclamen and anemones each contribute their own charm. Viburnum at peak burgundy color, with pink anemones and adagio grass set off by the cooler blue conifers.
The bank garden is in full autumn glory with tall patrinia (yellow), ironweed (purple), anemonies (pink) and viburnum (burgundy). Adagio grass adds textural interest.
