While the calendar says that today is the autumnal equinox and the cold, windy, and wet weather caused me to turn the furnace on for the first time last night, I'm still holding on to those warm and wonderful days of summer and pretending that they'll return any day now. To help with this seasonal denial, today let's relive another beautiful July day in Seattle as we tour the garden of Myrna Torrie.
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"Stroll around to see an array of trees, shrubs, roses, more clematis, climbing hydrangea, perennials, containers, garden art, and a small fountain to greet you."
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"Check out some of my favorites such as Double Otto hardy fuchsia, Daphne marianni, Abutillon 'Windcliff Coral', Selaginellas and much more."
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"Descend the gravel steps lined with Daphne 'Maijima,' Phlox 'Lilac Flame,' Dichroa febrifuga, red Eccremocarpus vine and small treasures like Leptinella."
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"Continue down around to admire my 'Endless Summer,''Blushing Bride,' and 'Lady in Red' hydrangeas."
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"Step down into my garden under a clematis covered arbor."
"Stop to take in all the visual pleasures of texture, color and form in this small space."
"Stroll around to see an array of trees, shrubs, roses, more clematis, climbing hydrangea, perennials, containers, garden art, and a small fountain to greet you."
"I have worked on my garden for 16 years to grow some of my favorite plants to attract birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds."
"Check out some of my favorites such as Double Otto hardy fuchsia, Daphne marianni, Abutillon 'Windcliff Coral', Selaginellas and much more."
"Descend the gravel steps lined with Daphne 'Maijima,' Phlox 'Lilac Flame,' Dichroa febrifuga, red Eccremocarpus vine and small treasures like Leptinella."
Looking like piece of garden art, the angel (with purse) descending the stairs is pal Alison.
Even the edibles in this garden were pristine and gorgeous.
"Continue down around to admire my 'Endless Summer,''Blushing Bride,' and 'Lady in Red' hydrangeas."
Ledebouria cooperi
"I hope you will enjoy your brief respite from life's hectic pace."
Thank you, Myrna, for opening your beautiful garden for so many to enjoy!
Happy first day of autumn, happy weekend, and happy gardening everyone!