Winterberry holly. An easy arrangement.



Winterberry holly makes an arrangement all on its own. This branch of Ilex verticillata (winterberry holly) will last about 4 weeks, and longer if it is kept in a cool place.  If you want to grow this deciduous type of holly in your garden for the berries, remember to plant at least one male ( good variety here in TN is called  'Jim Dandy') along with as many females as you want. Sounds unfair, but, that's the plant world for you.



Brentwood's first snow of 2010

We woke up to a lovely, light snow falling on our 'Mary Nell' holly outside. It is December 5TH and this marks Brentwood's first snowfall of 2010. Now it feels like winter.



If you have not met him yet, this is George. George came all the way from Charleston, SC, from a wonderful place called Hyam's Garden Center. On days like this we think George might be feeling a little bit homesick for warmer weather, however, pretty soon his pansies will begin to bloom and he is always rather proud of those. So, as William Shakespeare said,"All's well that ends well."



Colors in November

November got away from me before I could catch up. Here are some photos from our neighborhood during the month.

Ginkgo tree

Maple, October Glory



Pyracantha