tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post3371764217092629781..comments2024-02-26T02:41:19.933-08:00Comments on The Gardener's Eye: I Found My Thrill on Bussey HillAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-15958242630427616472012-02-09T02:59:06.987-08:002012-02-09T02:59:06.987-08:00David,
I feel as if I know many of the good option...David,<br />I feel as if I know many of the good options for trees in New England but know nearly nothing your trees, for instance. I am going to Puerto Rico later this month and will have to find out the name of the tree that I always admire that has a bark very similar to Acer griseum. Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Yes, Helen, that is a great story. I love the idea that the stewartias in my garden are direct descendants of the first stewartia that E. H. Wilson brought here from Korea in 1917. It is kind of amazing,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-3726910372107638012012-02-08T18:31:58.828-08:002012-02-08T18:31:58.828-08:00What a treat! The story about the first Acer grise...What a treat! The story about the first Acer griseum in this country is fascinating.Helen O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605026438926611932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-70861052557849315872012-02-08T17:43:22.546-08:002012-02-08T17:43:22.546-08:00The exfoliating bark on those species in your regi...The exfoliating bark on those species in your region, is every bit as nice as what I see in the southwest's madrones and manzanitas.Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-34711674645424999192012-02-08T17:41:17.272-08:002012-02-08T17:41:17.272-08:00I totally agree, Les. Thanks. It has been warm her...I totally agree, Les. Thanks. It has been warm here so I have already started some pruning that usually happens in April. It is like working on a life size bonsai.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-17385799695580615432012-02-08T17:00:30.016-08:002012-02-08T17:00:30.016-08:00One of the only benefits to winter is being able t...One of the only benefits to winter is being able to see the structure of trees, especially nice if the rising or setting sun can be seen through them.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-25907074452310990032012-02-08T15:49:47.388-08:002012-02-08T15:49:47.388-08:00James and Beth,
These trees were something to beho...James and Beth,<br />These trees were something to behold. If you ever get the chance to visit the Arnold Arboretum definitely go. One of my mentors, Joanna Reed, had huge trees in her garden that she planted as seedlings. I was impressed that she was planting new trees in her garden into her 80's. She died about 10 years ago but she continues to inspire me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-40980641142648646272012-02-08T09:10:44.830-08:002012-02-08T09:10:44.830-08:00Michael,
Thank you for the close-up look at the s...Michael,<br />Thank you for the close-up look at the specimen trees especially during this time of year when the structure and form can really be seen and the color & texture of the bark is so significant. <br />You are a very patient gardener.....imagine, starting a tree from seed.<br />Bravo!APONOVICH & JOHANSSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081885384148937616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-17627644300322478652012-02-08T02:55:32.870-08:002012-02-08T02:55:32.870-08:00James,
Glad you liked it. I had you and your new g...James,<br />Glad you liked it. I had you and your new garden in mind when I wrote this post. It is a great place to see mature specimens of interesting trees that are hardy in Boston. When I was choosing trees for my garden, I visited the Arnold Arboretum in every season trying select trees with multi-seasonal interest. We have no leaves on the trees for about half the year so I have become a big fan of the trees with interesting shapes, branch structure and bark.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-28410122971297873542012-02-07T20:43:19.966-08:002012-02-07T20:43:19.966-08:00Thanks, Michael. Great post, one of particular int...Thanks, Michael. Great post, one of particular interest to me. I have friends living in Jamaica Plain, a short walk from the Arboretum. Will have to visit soon.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.com