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Rainy day close-ups from North garden (pic heavy)

13 years ago

I have this week off and while the rainy weather kept me from doing a garden project on the South side, it made for good pics on the North side. Hope you enjoy.

'Golden Meadows'

'Ice Age Trail'

'Orange Marmalade'

'Whirlwind'

'Touch of Class'

'Fickle Blue Genes'

'Great Arrival'

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'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

'Krossa Regal'

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'Marilyn Monroe'

'First Frost'

'Bressingham Blue'

Dan

P.S. here's one of my favorite seedlings

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Comments (29)

wildflower59
13 years ago
very nice pictures...love the streaking on ice age trail..mine isnt...love fickle blue jeans and have that one on my list! What type of camera you using...Mine just broke and I could use a good suggestion
wild
sprout_wi
13 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous - all my favorites. What is the plant in the 9th photo w/ "Krossa Regal"?
Thanks for posting these.
-Sprout
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dansgrdn
Original Author
13 years ago
Wild I actually took most of these pictures with and old Canon s50, I also sometimes use a newerSX10IS, I'm still looking for the right camera myself.

Sprout, the plant in that photo is Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'

Here' a few more:
'Brother Stefan'
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'Great Expectations'

'Restless Seas'

'Risky Business'

'Liberty'

Dan
nutmeg4061
13 years ago
Your photography and your gardens leave me speechless.
nchostaqueen
13 years ago
Dan,

Wonderful pics! Golden Meadows is outstanding - so are the rest!

What is the mulch you are using?

Deb
Patty zone 5
13 years ago
WOW! .... speechless
wildflower59
13 years ago
Thanks Dan....Really enjoying the individual shots of your plants!
wild
luvhostas
13 years ago
Hi~
I am new here! I just love your hosta beds....so beautiful~
I have never seen the 'Ice age Trail' but will be looking for one tomorrow when I go to my local nurseries~
My best friend bought me Olive Bailey for my birthday !! I love her~
Laura~
hostasformez4
13 years ago
You have to be the envy of the neighborhood with your beautiful landscaping.

Not all the 'newbies' know that you did most or all of the work yourself, rocks and all!!!

Breathtaking as usual.

Connie
mjjones453
13 years ago
Dan your gardens, and plants are really spectacular, thanks for sharing! Mary
sandykk
13 years ago
Oh my goodness, your pictures are to die for. Everything is so neat and tidy. Love them.
dansgrdn
Original Author
13 years ago
Deb, Thanks, the mulch is fine pine bark mulch that I get at Home Depot. The 'Golden Meadows' didn't look like much last year but I'm pleased with how it's starting to show its stuff this year. That's probably my favorite photo just because it looks so different from last year.

Thanks for the positive comments, nutmeg, patti, wild, Laura, Connie and Mary!

Dan
firefightergardener
13 years ago
Jeez Dan, it's threads like this that have me clicked 'add to cart' over and over lol.

I've got so many hostas coming to my doorstep over the next few days I am losing track. I praise you and damn you at the same time - your plants are simply stunning.

-Will
paul_in_mn
13 years ago
Dan, I always enjoy seeing your garden and pics. Beautiful.

Thanks for posting.

Paul
shade_tolerant
13 years ago
Everything is just so stunning Dan.
I've got to get myself a Fickle Blue Genes! Didn't realize it had such a nice ripply edge.
hostared
13 years ago
Hi Dan,
Beautiful pics.
Our weather this week has been cold and rainy but looking forward to the rest of the week when our Chicago burbs weather will change. A friend of mine calls it Maytober!!! The streaker looks great...did you get some good streaker seedlings this winter? Enjoy your week off.
G
hostared
13 years ago
Dan check your e-mail!
Gloria
User
13 years ago
You are an inspiration! Thank you so much for inviting us into your gardens for a visit.
cinlo
13 years ago
I just love to see your gardens. I just emailed a pic of your landscaping to DH (hint, hint)! Really beautiful combos!
dansgrdn
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks,cindy,many,and Paul.

Will thanks for the comments, sorry the enabling isn't intentional :). Betcha it'll be fun opening up all of those packages.

Shade, thanks. The price keeps going up on 'F.B.G.' but I still think it's worth it. It's a looker and makes great babies.

Gloria thanks, Yes I got some nice streaked babies this past winter, Here's a link:

Thanks again everybody!

Dan
buyorsell888
13 years ago
Love that garden with the rocks and beautiful foliage colors and textures.
hosta_freak
13 years ago
Dan,beautiful,as always! You must have had the perfect light for photography that day. Everything is so crisp. My gardeb has so many different light conditions that my pics will never be perfect. Phil
koidom
13 years ago
You are an inspiration, with gardens die for! Glad to see a seeding, it's so pretty! I was wondering what they would look like... looks like they turned out well..

You should do jump all the way in with a new hobby.

Your so helpful, a real asset to this fourm. you've helped me a few times thanks... love your trees, I may need help picking out and placing a few next year :)

Crystal
Pat z6 MI
13 years ago
Dan, your photography is spectacular.
Your hostas are extraordinary.
Your rocks are fabulous.
You are wonderful to share.
Pat
i-like-to-grow
13 years ago
Wonderful pictures of wonderful beds of wonderful hostas!
jaco42
13 years ago
Dan, your pictures are fabulous, but I have to say that seedling is absolutely breathtaking, and would stop just about anyone right in their tracks
jack
jel48
13 years ago
Beautiful, Dan!
dansgrdn
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks bos888,Phil,il2g,Crystal,jaco, and jel48. I really appreciate all the encouragement and nice comments!

Here's a few 2nd year seedling photos

Have a great weekend!

Dan
dansgrdn
Original Author
13 years ago
Not sure why the thumbs don't work. I'll try it this way.

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