Mark went out late Saturday afternoon with his camera after he glanced up the steps into The Moon Garden and was intrigued by what he saw.
The opposite side of the path in the above photo.
Paeonia japonica
Malus 'Tina' at the peak of perfection.
The Yin Yang bed and the path to the West Gate on the right.
Looking back to the east side of this upper garden.
The photo of "opposite side of the path" is perfection: an awesome composition. Perfectly coordinated bloom time. I'm always amazed when that happens... usually in other people's gardens :-D
Posted by: Chavli | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 08:35 AM
Lovely photos, I wish I were there to soak it up in person.
Posted by: danger garden | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Sometimes it's the photos captured on the fly from unusual angles that deliver the biggest punch. These are beautiful shots of your spring blooms.
Posted by: Kris P | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 02:11 PM
How calm, cool, and refreshing your woodsy gardens are!! Each plant has its spot to shine and I love the under-planted epimediums everywhere. I'd love to see a full shot of the stacked rock formation that is peeking at the corners of a couple shots. That almost-black dwarf iris looks so lovely amidst the pale blue muscari. Serenely beautiful, Linda.
Posted by: Ginny | Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 04:45 AM
Linda, that peony is perfection. All views are lovely. Enjoy.
Posted by: Susie at pbmGarden | Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Your Moon Garden sends me over the moon. Elegant, sophisticated, and the peony is, yes, as Susie wrote, perfection.
Posted by: hb | Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 06:22 PM
Looking beautiful, and beautiful photos, as always! Love this time of the year in our part of the country. Enjoy!
Posted by: Beth@PlantPostings | Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 06:36 PM
All are lovely. Mark has not lost his touch. And neither have you as the creator of this masterpiece.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 08:39 AM
BETH — We were just in Blanchardville and it was a great drive out with many farmers working in the fields early on a Sunday morning.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 07:49 AM
CHAVLI — I have a spot where I am trying to recreate a little view from a Far Reaches Farm photo. Everyone is growing and flowering at rapidly differing rates. But I haven't given up yet.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 07:53 AM
hb — You have your roses. I have my species Peonies.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 07:53 AM
SUSIE — I have to agree about that Peony!
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 07:55 AM