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As you can see
we have managed to weed, fertilize and mulch our sunny bank. We use
the double shredded hard wood bark mulch and but it on a depth of
3-4 inches
24th March 2002 |
| Our grounds
are showing signs of spring flowers every where. These are the
beautiful pink chionodoxa. They spread every year and are really
making a wonderful carpet.
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One of the
earliest flowering trees is the Cornus mas or Cornellian cherry. It
is in full flower now. It is a native dogwood that deserves much
more use in the garden.
24th March 2002 |
| Our daffodils
look they have been struggling to emerge for days now. It will take
just another week of warmer temps. If it looks like the bulbs are
too crowded, we spread them out after they have flowered.
24th March 2002 |
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These little
winter aconites appear out of no where. One minute there is no sign.
The next, they are popping up all over the place.
24th March 2002 |
| The sign of
things to come! We will be carrying a great selection of "Stepables"
plants this spring. This neat program concentrates on plants that
make great edging and filling for paths and walk ways
19th March 2002 |
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What better
sign of warmer weather than the almost "animate" catkins
of the French pussy willow. We have some huge specimens for sale.
19th March 2002 |
| The bed's
cleared and the perennials are emerging. This is a little shady bed
we have right next to the garden shop. It's full of pulmonaria,
hosta, ferns, and all kinds of other plants. We have freshened it up
with a coating of buck wheat hulls. All we have to do is wait for
the warm weather to return. We have a gorgeous weeping hemlock here.
I've pruned it back a bit to expose the rock and give the other
plants more breathing space.
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The catkins on
the Harry lauder's Walking stick have now started to lengthen. They
almost triple in size. It's then that these magnificent winter
garden plants are at their peak.
19th March 2002 |
| The stinking
Hellebore in flower. These are very attractive foliage plants that
flower this time of year. The cut leaf foliage is very attractive.
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Just starting
to flower is the magnificent Daphne mezureum. The flower will open
considerably and you should get a whiff of the fragrance.
19th March 2002 |
| One of the
best yellows in our garden. The brilliant Cripp's golden
chamaecyparis,. We have it planted next to the Andorra juniper which
turns a lovely plum color in the winter. The contrast is delightful.
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Even the slow
growing Alberta spruce can get too big for its location. This is one
at home that we intend to transplant shortly. Now is the best time
to dig them. Don't worry about the cold. As long as the ground is
workable, you can move evergreens and trees.
14th March 2002 |
| The Heritage
river birch is one of the more interesting trees for winter effect.
It is also one of the best birches for your garden. It is pest and
disease free.
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It's chore
time. This large grass needs cutting back this time of year. We cut
our grasses down to about 6 inches. It is well worth while adding
some manure to the surrounding soil now.
14th March 2002 |
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picture of our newly planted Hillside Golden White pine. It goes
green in summer but what a color in winter
10th March
2002
Photo by Carol Wallace
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This is a
lovely contrast between the yellow stemmed dogwood in the fore
ground and the black catkins of the black pussy willow
10th March
2002
Photo by Carol Wallace
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| Harry Lauder's
walking stick at the garden center. One of the most interesting
shrubs for the winter garden.
10th March
2002
Photo by Carol Wallace
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Springs arrival starts with
the shortening of shadow. Plants like Harry Lauder's Walking stick
come into their own in early spring.
25th February 2002 |
| These are the emerging
flowers of Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel. These wonderful plants can
flower for weeks in late winter and early spring.
25th February 2002
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This is a section of one of
our yellow stemmed dogwoods . Although it can't be seen in the
photograph there is a beautiful black pussy will planted behind it.
It makes a glorious combination
25th February 2002
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| A small grouping of
snowdrops means Spring is on the way. Planted densely the make
wonderful harbingers of spring.
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Our sunny bank looks a
little thin this time of year. Still its only a matter of weeks when
a whole host of daffodils will appear.
25th February 2002
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| Amazing winter foliage. You
can't beat the Leucothoe "Scarletta" to brighten up
a dull winter landscape. Its a shame they are so fussy.
25th February 2002
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We have a new supplier of
dog sculptures for the garden. Here's our Irish terrier. Harry
wasn't impressed. Nothing to sniff!
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