It's not a year-end retrospective, but it kind-of is…
I didn't plan to take a series of photos, but my garden is small so there are a limited number of photogenic angles possible. This limitation has resulted in an unplanned progression of photos taken at just about the same spot throughout the growing season. The taller panel of fence (and the spires of the Digitalis parviflora, in later photos) make convenient reference points.
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April 28, 2013
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| May 28, 2013 |
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| June 23, 2013 |
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July 22, 2013
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September 1, 2013
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September 19, 2013
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| October 7, 2013 |
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| October 25, 2013 |
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| November 12, 2013 |
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| November 21, 2013 |
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| December 20, 2013 |
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| December 31, 2013 |
As I was putting together this post, it sure seemed like a lot of plants had come and gone! In my defense, I will remind you that this was a rebuilding year. I totally remade the right-hand side of the border in early spring and I remade the left-hand side in mid-Summer. I hope that, now that I've established a good cast of characters, the pace of change will slow.
13 comments:
What is the HUGE thing in the back by the fence? The one that seemingly just exploded into existence and then eventually turned very brown?
Hey B--Yeah, that's the Eutrochium (Eupatorium), Joe Pye Weed. It was supposed to be a dwarf version, only 2 1/2 feet tall, but it gets nearly 7 feet tall every year. I cut it back after after I removed the Annabelles to minimize the disparity in height among the remaining plants. In the future, I'll need to cut it back before flowering to try to keep it at a better height. It's a late riser in the Spring but it grows fast!
Happy New Year, Emily! I enjoyed this retrospective. I have a so-called dwarf Joe Pye that gets much taller than advertised too. At least yours is at the back. I made the mistake of putting mine closer to the front of the bed originally, and last year had to move it.
Hi Alison! Happy New Year to you, too. This plant was labeled "Phantom" and I think it IS Phantom, just a lot bigger than advertised. Hope your front yard project is moving along…or are you just waiting for Spring at this point?
I really like the focus on one spot. It makes the changes over time so dramatic. I think maybe that Phantom was mislabeled. I got several this year and they barely got 3 feet high.
I love the idea of picking a spot and photographing it every month of the year. So glad to have found your blog...now off to pick my spot.
Hi Ricki--thanks for stopping by! This progression was useful to me so I plan to improve next year by intentionally taking the same shot each time. Also--thanks for the feedback about the euphorbias.
I like your garden! Is that Sedum Autumn Joy or another one? It turned such a beautiful shade of dark rosey pink. My sedums have not done that.
Thank you for the sweet compliment! Yes--it's plain old Autumn Joy. I wasn't as careful with the white balance and all so the pics might be a bit brighter than the reality, but they DO color-up very rosy. The dead stems also go through a stage during which they get quite red.
Very interesting and informative to see the changes over the seasons. It really adds perspective. gardens are so elusive, always changing ! Mine slips through my fingers like mercury...
Hi Jane--thanks for stopping by! This was a helpful series of pictures. I plan to be a little more intentional next time and get a proper series of photos.
I love those masses of Sedum you have! And they look really good going into the winter.
Hi jason! Thanks for stopping by. I am a frequent visitor to your site--maybe you've spotted that….Yes, the sedum holds up pretty well. Soon I will be plotting as to when it is the best time to cut it down to make room for the new growth. :)
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