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18 Oct 2011
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Katsura Tree Changing Color but no fragrance... yet
Katsura Tree Changing Colour and Backyard Trees garden
The Katsura Tree is starting to change color, but is not showing any Raspberry-like colors. I’m also waiting to see if the leaves start to emit their characteristic fragrance, but I haven’t noticed anything yet. This variety is supposed to turn a Raspberry Red color in the fall, and ...
Cloudy 13°C / 56°F
07 May 2011
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Ooo-ooh, that Smell!
Syringa vulgaris - Heirloom Lilac Blooming
The Lilacs are in bloom. To me, there is nothing that can match that wonderful fragrance. As soon as you walk into the yard, it wraps all around you. The old heirloom bush has loads of flowers. And today there were huge bumble bees, honey bees and even a couple of butterflies drinking the nectar....
Sunny 21°C / 70°F
28 Feb 2011
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Deckside Moon Garden

Late last night while unable to sleep….. I discovered where I’d like to put a moon garden. We have a small deck leading to the front door which is currently lacking plantings. It’s only about 6′ × 8′ and raised about 3’ above the ground and is so naked. ...
-5°C / 23°F
25 Jul 2009
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Planting Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia - English Lavender Planting Out and Heritage garden
I received a rooted plant of English Lavender in an herb swap. It was planted out in the Heritage Garden inside the fence at the left side of the gate. The plant is about 10 inches tall with several branches. Looks very healthy.
Sunny 30°C / 86°F
22 Jun 2009
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Blooming!
Rose 'Kiftsgate' Flowering and Frontyard garden
This rose has just begun blooming for the 2009 season and the fragrance is gently perfuming the yard and wafting in the open windows to perfume the house.
Overcast 16°C / 61°F

fragrant group conversations

1 Dianthus arenarius in the Dianthus group Posted by orientallily over 1 year ago. Last reply by orientallily over 1 year ago.
3 Dianthus superbus in the Dianthus group Posted by orientallily over 1 year ago. Last reply by Amarylis 12 months ago.
22 freesias in the Bulb Group group Posted by orientallily over 1 year ago. Last reply by Amarylis about 1 year ago.

fragrant gardens

Fragrant Cut Flower garden

Zone 5a I started this garden in May 2010, enriching and turning over the soil first to improve it to a 2 ft depth, then planting flowering and fruiting sh...
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little rose garden

Zone 6a Because the roses are little… and so is the garden. Actually a part of the front door garden but easy to separate. Right now, there are two...
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Moon Garden garden

Zone 8b night scented white flowers, colorful foliage for the daytime
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Smell this Now! in Containers garden

Zone 8b the new house’s patio was destined for flowers
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Moon garden

Zone 4b Plans for the 2011 front entry/sitting area/deck/patio moon garden. See journal entry: http://myfolia.com/journals/97803-deckside-moon-garden
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The Garden that is not Ours garden

Zone 10a OK, it’s an odd name for a garden so I’d better explain…. It belongs to our new holiday apartment which is on the ground floor. I...
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[06] Front Adjacent Verandah garden

Zone 11 An established garden that shades the northern side of the verandah. Continuing along the front of the house from the driveway, this garden extend...
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[Archived] Front North Easterly garden

Zone 11 An established garden bed running along the north-easterly side of the verandah. It catches morning sun and is shaded in the afternoon. It provid...
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Balcony garden

Zone 8a The Balcony Garden consists to two balconies facing east. One of these is right outside the kitchen. It is about 6 square meters and houses a lone ...
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Backyard - Raised Bed Patio garden

Zone 5b We built this raised bed garden in the spring of 2008 around our flagstone patio using used retaining wall blocks purchased from a friend. We back...
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