Flora, Now

"The serene philosophy of the pink rose is steadying. Its fragrant, delicate petals open fully and are ready to fall, without regret or disillusion, after only a day in the sun. It is so every summer. One can almost hear their pink, fragrant murmur as they settle down upon the grass: 'Summer, summer, it will always be summer."-Rachel Peden
IRISH MOSS
COOPERI ICE PLANT
FIG
PURPLE CONE FLOWER
ZINNIA
SWEET SHRUB
ROSE
CURRY PLANT
JULY WILDFLOWER SELECTION FROM L.B. Johnson's Wildflower Center
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References - The beautiful photoshot you can see on this page comes from a private garden of Cranesbil Nurseries & Garden, if you live nearby or happen to visit the area, see them (to say the least!).
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Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors: blogger, bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), flickr, Jasmine&Roses, L. B. J. Wildflower Center/Texas University, Morag Bates, see her other Snowdrop the Maltese site., National Trust, Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., TMR Davies, Wikipedia, W.D. Williams

Consider This...

While it is true that heavily wooded sites with little or no Sun are hardly appropriate for growing tomatoes, petunias, and lawns, they still can make perfect setting for a garden.

Work with Nature.
There are plenty of plant choices that will simply thrive in these conditions. Rhododendrons, and ferns are prime examples, and so, is the good old moss.

Moss brings tranquility.
Its carpet like, texture looks neat, and feels comfortable.

This month's inspiration comes from Japan. Kyoto garden on the left, beautifully overgrown with moss, blends rather well with part buried stone art work. Sophistication through simplicity. Great inspiration for any gardener.

See HOW TO PROPAGATE MOSS, and express yourself. I am going to try this with some of the concrete sculptures, and containers we have. They definitely could do with a touch of class.
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Special Thanks
Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors:
blogger, bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), flickr, Jasmine&Roses, Molly Des Jardin, Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., ThriftyFun, TMRDavies, W.D. Williams, Wikipedia