Before the autumn foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs disappears completely I feel compelled to discuss the color yellow. Yellow is common, and perhaps the predominant color of autumn leaves, and for the most part it is my least favorite. With exceptions. Too often yellows are faded, or signs of disease. The foliage of hostas…
Tag: tulip poplars
The storm’s aftermath
My house and garden are situated in a valley of sorts between tall hills and bordered to the south by a strip of towering maples and tulip poplars. The land sits low enough that strong winds often whistle through the tree tops, but the garden below is somewhat protected from the worst of it. But,…
Ramblin' through Dave's Garden 