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Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day July 2013 Long Island Garden
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| July 2013 Garden Welcome to my Long Island garden! After a week of rain followed by a heat wave of 90 degree temperatures the gardens are back on track with last year. It was a slow start to spring and summer this year but the gardens have recovered and are bursting with color. It is time for another Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Come stroll along with me to see what is blooming.  The hostas are doing exceptionally well this year. Above is the flower from a Golden Tiara and below is my newest addition Maui Buttercups, a miniature variety with lime foliage that stays small and compact. I also couldnt resist it for the name since I love the island of Maui in Hawaii!  Hosta Maui Buttercups The Endless Summer Hydrangea in the backyard are full of blooms... |
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| Endless Summer Hydrangea |
as well as the coreopsis and nepeta at the front entry to the driveway.
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| Nepeta Walkers Low and Coreopsis Zagreb |
I rejuvenated the Coreopsis this spring digging it up and placing it back into little clumps. There is nothing like a little revamping here and there to get the gardens back in shape and I think the Coreopsis are benefiting from it. They are looking much fuller and brighter now.
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| Coreopsis Zagreb |
I have already deadheaded my salvia and it is going on its second round of purple blooms.
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| Salvia May Night |
The Astilbe Visions are now in bloom. I had added this variety last summer and am enjoying its vibrant color.
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| Astilbe Visions |
Here are my Lilies that are presently blooming by the pool...
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| Daylily Stella D Oro |
There are Stella D Oro...
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| Hemerocallis Pardon Me |
Pardon Me...Sammy Russell and Oriental Lily-
Lilium Casa Blanca. The Casa Blanca is actually ahead of schedule this year by about one to two weeks.
Lilium Casa Blanca. The Casa Blanca is actually ahead of schedule this year by about one to two weeks.
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| Hemerocallis Sammy Russell |
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| Oriental Lily (Lilium Casa Blanca) |
I have been on a new mission getting as many Heuchera Caramel as I can into the gardens. I love this variety of Coral Bells for their bright caramel foliage and ability to thrive just about anywhere. They even take full sun which is amazing. Here they are on the front island berm along with the traditional Palace Purple Heuchera.
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| Heuchera (Coral Bells) Caramel and Palace Purple |
Come take a look at the pool area. On one side of the waterfall is a shady area where I had planted a few Japanese Painted fern which are filling in nicely. I recently added the three Loyalist hosta in the backdrop and am enjoying the foliage combination of the two plants together.
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| Japanese Painted Fern & Hosta Loyalist |
The Hakonechloa macra Aureola (Japanese Forest Grass) is also thriving in the other shade area to the right of the pool...
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| Hakonechloa macra Aureola |
and last but not least the new Sedum Dragons Blood planted from last summer is showing off its vibrant deep pink blooms in front of garden gal and boy.
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| Sedum Dragons Blood |
Thank you for visiting my Long Island garden and please visit our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens to see what others have blooming for the month of July. I hope you enjoyed the stroll. If you like leave a note to let me know you visited and I will be sure to visit you as well.
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day August 2013
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| August 2013 Garden |
Welcome to my August northeastern garden. Its hard to believe that the summer has passed by so quickly and that it is time for another Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. This year has been a whirlwind of unexpected changes starting with a season that was two to three weeks behind schedule to the present time where we are ahead of the norm in many respects. A cool spring was followed by instant summer with 90 degree temperatures and much rain which caused the gardens to rapidly progress. Come take a walk with me to see what is blooming in August.
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| Crape Myrtle Sioux |
The Crape Myrtles are in full bloom and I have been practicing with my newest Nikon camera zoom lens to get this close up. It took several tries adjusting the lens until I got this one!
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| Crape Myrtle Sioux Bark |
While photographing I noticed the bark rapidly peeling off my Crape Myrtle. This is a sign that the tree has finally reached its full maturity. It sheds its outer darker bark and displays the beautiful coloration you see here...one of the attributes of the tree.
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| Dragonfly |
Here is one of the resident dragonflies. I am convinced that it is the same one that lands on the top of this lily stem several times a day and poses for me! They are welcome guests in the garden.
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| Dwarf Butterfly Bush and Heuchera Caramel |
Around the bend is my dwarf butterfly bush Low & Behold Blue Chip displaying its purple blooms next to Coral Bells (Heuchera Caramel) ...
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| Butterfly Visitor |
and the resident Monarch Butterfly is enjoying the nectar of the flower. While there was an abundance of Monarchs and Swallowtails last season they seem to be lacking this summer so it took some patience to get this photograph. This welcome visitor came just in time for Bloom Day!
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| Coreopsis Zagreb |
By the driveway entry Coreopsis Zagreb is now in full bloom. The bright yellow daisy-like flowers put on quite a display and usually last from July well into the fall.
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| Oriental Lilly Stargazer |
Technically these Stargazers ended up blooming two weeks earlier this year falling right between the two Bloom Days so I included them here. I just love them too much to leave them out! Their fragrance fills the yard every summer.
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| Dwarf Fountain Grass Plume |
I have numerous fountain grasses on the property and they are starting to display their late summer plumes. This one is called Hameln.
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| Nikko Blue Hydrangea Bloom |
The hydrangea are nearing the end of their season so perhaps it is time to bring in some dried seed heads for decoration...
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| Knock Out Rose (Double Pink) |
while the Double Knock Out Roses just keep on blooming which is what I love about them.
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| Platycodon (Balloon Flower) |
By the patio is an interesting conversation piece called Platycodon or "Balloon Flower". The blooms look like tiny balloons (hence the name) that you can pop once they turn brown. It reminds me of the plastic bubble wrap that comes with packaging and my guests enjoy popping the spent flowers..such fun!
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| Daylily Sammy Russell |
By the pool the Sammy Russell Daylily are getting towards the end of their bloom...
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| Sedum Brilliant |
while the Sedum are getting ready to produce their vibrant pink flowers that should be here in about two weeks heading the garden into September.
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| Crape Myrtle Tuscarora |
On the other side of the property is my other Crape Myrtle...Tuscarora that has a deeper pink bloom. Both Crape Myrtles will bloom up to 120 days and I look forward to their display in late summer.
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| Hydrangea Tardivia |
Along the side of the house is my Hydrangea Tardivia tree that I purchased years ago and is now approximately eight feet tall and is covered in fragrant white blooms.
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| Knock Out Rose (Double Red) and here is Red Double Knock Out Rose still blooming away. Thank you for visiting my Long Island August garden. Please visit our Bloom Day hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens to see what is blooming in other gardens around the world. If you like leave a note to let me know you stopped by and I will be sure to visit you as well. |
Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day and...As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day Foliage Follow Up December 2013 The Garden Goes to Sleep
Mugo Pine and Sedum Brilliant Dried Flower Heads
The temperatures have been falling into the 30s over the past few days with snow flurries and winter has found my northeastern Long Island garden. It is December and time for another Garden Bloggers Bloom Day on the 15th and Foliage Follow-Up on the 16th to take a look around the garden, get some photos, and visit some other gardens around the world. Having not been here for last months memes, quite a bit has changed in the landscape. Come stroll with me as I get some photos before the next snow arrives!
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| Astilbe Dried Flowers |
The beauty of a garden is its never ending state of change reflected with each passing season. With winter approaching and few blooms in sight there is now more concentration on foliage. All that remains of the Astilbe are their dried flowers which are still lovely against the backdrop of Lambs Ear and back lawn, a view which I have come to appreciate.
Here in a small garden under a window is one of the several birdbaths I have on the property. There are numerous evergreens and dense shrubs where birds seek shelter and I always try to have a supply of fresh water for them. Also they are fun to watch gathering and splashing around! The only thing is that the water has frozen over the past few days and I have no electric source for one of those birdbath heaters, so I have to add a little water daily to keep it drinkable.
Barberry Royal Burgundy December
I have two types of Barberry on my property, Royal Burgundy and Rosy Glow. They are both displaying the last of their bright burgundy foliage and are starting to form small red berries in preparation for winter.
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| Birdbath |
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| Birds Nest Garden Art! |
Look a birds nest! While strolling in the garden to take these photographs I spotted this beautifully constructed and well hidden birds nest in my Wisteria tree. Now that the leaves are all gone the nest is finally visible to see and I believe it was built by the Mockingbirds that were so abundant this summer.
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| Blue Star Juniper and Dwarf Fountain Grass |
Around to the side yard the dwarf ornamental grasses are finished for the season but form contrast against the evergreen Juniperus Blue Star.
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| Blue Globe Montgomery Spruce, Gold Mop Cypress and Barberry |
Here are more of the evergreens on the property. I enjoy combining the blues and golds of Montgomery Globe Blue Spruce and Gold Mop Cypress with the burgundy of the Barberry in the backdrop. A Weeping Pussy Willow cascades over the rest of the garden. The differences in texture and color of the contrasting foliage help to keep interest in the landscape over winter.
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| Dwarf Butterfly Bush Lo & Behold Blue Chip December |
Speaking of foliage, the dried blooms of my Dwarf Butterfly Bush do provide some nice interest for the wintertime...
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| Endless Summer Hydrangea Faded Blooms |
as well as the Endless Summer Hydrangea with their dried mop heads. I focus on having as much structure in the garden as possible especially at this time of year.
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| Iris Seed Heads |
The Iris are in winter mode displaying their interesting seed heads. Since I have been photographing I have learned to appreciate them even when they are not blooming.
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| Lambs Ear and Astilbe Seed Heads |
This Lambs Ear was an addition to the perennial garden years ago as a border and I am always amazed how it supplies interest to every season of the year with its fuzzy white foliage.
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| Royal Star Magnolia New Buds in December |
Come take a look at the Royal Star Magnolia already forming its flower buds for next year. It is a pleasant sight to see a hint of spring even though winter isnt even officially here yet with more significant snow on the way.
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| Dwarf Maiden Grass Yaku Jima in December |
Here are the the Yaku Jima grasses and their plumes adding some movement to the garden.
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| Nandina domestica Berries |
Poking over the side fence, the color of the berries on this Nandina are a vibrant red that lasts all throughout the winter months. They provide a dual purpose of adding both color to the landscape as well as supplying a food source for the birds.
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| Sedum Brilliant Dried Flower Heads And last but not least...here is a close up of the Sedum with my new camera lens.  Here It Comes!!! As Always...Happy Gardening and Happy Winter in one week! Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.  |
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