Japanese maples take center stage in Pauline's CA garden.
"To our fellow gardeners: We would like to share a few early fall photos of "Pauline's Garden". The California drought has had its effect on the timing of fall foliage color. These photos, taken on November 21st, display the beauty of select Japanese maples while other older maples in the garden remaing with their green foliage. Dogwoods and birch trees lost their foliage long ago."
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The garden is now 52 years old and we enjoy it so much every day. A doe gave birth to her two fawns in our upper garden and each day they visit to enjoy a safe haven. At last our older maples, of witch there are 72, are showing their beauty.
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Good morning, Despite the drought your gardens are terrific. It all looks so natural & suited to your site that Mother Nature could have designed it herself. The pots & ornaments add a splash of color in just the right spots.
Good work & good luck, Joe
So beautiful! And those fawns! How do you keep the deer from eating everything?
Love all the fall colors.
Love to see your garden featured. You know I was snared with the Japanese maples. Absolutely beautiful. Always amazed how grand your garden looks while dealing with a drought.
Where would our gardens be without the elegant grace of the oh, so lovely Japanese maples? Even young, they add beautiful color and interesting structure. These pictures make me think of the old Chinese proverb..."The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Thank you for sharing your always enchanting garden, Irvin and Pauline.
What a treat it must be to live in this environment. Here in central Michigan, the Japanese maples are typically not hardy, but I have discovered one that has now made it for 8 years.
Hi Dale, I would love to know what maple you have had luck with as I live in central Vermont and would love a hardy one for here.
Hi Gary, My tree is a Acer palmatum dissectum " "Crimson Queen" Laceleaf. I bought it from Wavecrest, which is a Michigan propagator, in 2004.
Wonderful garden, Pauline and Irvin. Very few Japanese maples do well in Wisconsin so I have to get my maple viewing needs vicariously. Thanks for posting.
I always know I'm in for a treat we I see Irvin and Pauline's names appear in GPOD. Those maples are just magical and the setting sumptuous, drought notwithstanding.
I feel spoiled today as two favorites are being featured - Japanese maples and Pauline's California garden. Thank you for a slice of heaven today..
It's always an excellent day when Pauline's garden and Irvin's thoughtful words are featured on GPOD!
I had been thinking about the two of you and your inspirational gardens and wondering how you have been faring during CA's prolonged drought. Obviously you have the magic touch since your gardens are as beautiful as always!
Beautiful, such a treat to see your garden again.
You must be doing something right - you have gorgeous gardens in the middle of a drought! Love the maples and the cobalt blue pots. The deer are adorable - hope they don't eat everything in sight!
Good morning, Irvin and Pauline, and thanks for treating us to your ever enchanting garden. Do you still add to this 52 yr old garden or just nurture it along? Like here in the PNW, it looks like the summer drought has temporarily taken a break and given you some needed moisture but your garden doesn't seem to be suffering. Everything looks vibrant and healthy, even those baby Bambis.
Your garden is so lovely. A stroll through it must be heavenly. Thank you for sharing.
Loved seeing your garden again, Pauline and Irvin. You have had so many awesome posts over the years (I still remember the awesome camellias).
The deer are so cute (in someone else garden). I love Japanese maples so much. They have gorgeous structure in addition to fabulous leaves. Yours are wonderful specimens.
Thanks again for another tour of your garden.
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