Early November
By klahanie_
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Few pictures around here in early November. 2023;
The fountain is still running. OH is usually putting it “to sleep” at this time of the year. The picture is taken from distance behind the “dummy” wall.
We have big number of Bigleaf maples which are shining thought he conifers at this time of the year. Rest of the year they are sort of invisible .Most of the conifers are a native Douglas Fir and Red western cedar which really suffered this summer as the weather was worm and we did not have any rain.
Right now we have plenty of rain (colours do look nicer in sun)
Osakazuki next to the OH shop is a show every fall (autumn)
the word Osakazuki means “leaf like a wine cup” in Japanese
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The red leaf Japanese maple in front (in this picture) is JM Emperor 1, living in the pot and getting very tall
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Few inherited forsythias around the property are cheerful in spring and on autumn’s moody days
Native vine maple Acer circinatum
Cotinus (Smoke bush) has a interesting colour which is very visible even from a distance. Apparently relative to Sumac (Rhus)
Japanese Forest Grass ( Hakonechloa macra) is fading gracefully
Yucca I planted last year seems to be doing well
Under the Bigleaf maple.
Its a big job for OH to collect all the fallen leaves from this huge tree. This is just at the very beginning
Roosevelt Rhododendron looks nice all year round
Cercidiphyllum japonicum “Red fox”
This Katsura has deep purple heart-shaped leaves when emerging and then shades to red and then blue-green, and finally they turn to golden orange in fall. It is a very upright tree
We have very few flowers left
Last cosmos
Nasturtium
I plant some every year. Like them in hanging pots
Few asters
Nerines ……Inherited
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Rudbeckia (commonly called Black-eyed Susan)
Few pictures of our frequent visitors
Raccoon we call Oscar
Owl we call Barney, having a rest in the birdbath here
We do not have names for these as there are so many of them keeping an eye on us
I love October for all the trees changing colours.It is so magical but this is also the time to think about spring and start to plant few bulbs and pansies ……in between rains
6 Nov, 2023
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looks an amazing place to be - wonderful pictures
7 Nov, 2023
It is absolutely amazing Klahanie ! You have some wonderful trees and loved Barney and Oscar.
You are so lucky to live in such a wonderful place.
I couldn't say which was my favourite tree as they all were!
7 Nov, 2023
Hello Klahanie - what a selection of trees and colour - beautiful I especially like your Japanese Forest Grass and of course Barney and Oscar and friends - I only get a grey squirrel in my Hazel tree collecting nuts
7 Nov, 2023
Just love your beautiful garden Klahaine stunning trees places to sit , wild life to admire what more could you want it’s a “dream haven of peace and harmony “
7 Nov, 2023
I have scrolled through your delightful blog twice - stunning place to live! Thanks for sharing your photos ... :o)
7 Nov, 2023
Beautiful pictures, Klahanie! 👏 You have some lovely autumn colours in your trees! As I can't have trees on the balcony (!) I take pictures of the trees changing colour around here! I took some photos just this afternoon!
7 Nov, 2023
what a beautiful blog Klahanie. Such gorgeous photos and colours, I also love your wildlife, though I suspect all though pretty to look at the deer can be a problem.
That fountain is very pretty and sits well in the landscape. Does it just get disconnected or do you dismantle it and take it in under cover?
7 Nov, 2023
Thank you for posting these wonderful photo's of your fabulous garden,Klahanie,and such a vast selection of colours,I love them all.
I love Oscar and Barney,and although probably a pest,the deer is so cute :o)
We only see an occasional Grey Squirrel,but have lots of different birds,so at least we are entertained every day,when they come to the feeders. :o)
7 Nov, 2023
Fabulous blog of your fabulous estate Klahanie … thank you for sharing so many photos of your beautiful trees and plants. Yes, what a brilliant brave decision that was! x
7 Nov, 2023
A joy looking at your beautiful surroundings, Klahanie!!! The spectacular views and colours you have to relish too. I do love seeing your precious visitors! All equally beautiful! Such characters!
Thank you for sharing your pics with us. 🤗
12 Nov, 2023
I can’t think how I came to miss your lovely blog. I love the colours of all the trees & the pics of your wild life. I love the owl & Oscar. Is latter any trouble in your garden? Is it raccoons that sometimes chew through wires etc in lofts? I expect the deer do their fair share of munching too. Ty for sharing your lovely place with us.
13 Nov, 2023
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You live in a magical space, Klahanie. It is a real credit to your care and attention. Love the animals in this Eden, too!
7 Nov, 2023