This is the road sign where we turn, and it is a short drive to reach the entrance at the end of the road.
One of the first photos taken is of the Witch hazel (botanical name Hamamelis virginiana. Other names are American witch-hazel, Striped alder, Tobacco-wood, Spotted alder, Water-witch, Snapping Hazelnut, Winterbloom and Witchhazel Witch-hazel.
This is the plant that was used in the 20th century for locating water sources. You can read more about that here towards the end of the article. Added note on 3-7-25 at 1.46 p.m. I add a photo below I borrowed from the previous website, of a map showing where witch hazel grows in the USA.
I am looking forward to seeing the planting beds bloom around the Moon Gate.
It was a very nice surprise to see the Snowdrops blooming. Their botanical name is Galanthus nivalis and other common names are Common snowdrop, Fair maids of February, Little sister of the snows, Purification flower, Candlemas bells, Candlemas lily and Common bells. These flowers have been noted throughout history, with references going as far back as the fourth century.
One last photo of a little dog who was enjoying all the smells as he scurried along. I wasn't fast enough to get a front view, but he was a cute little dog.
That's all from this visit to the garden.
Good to see the snowdrop. The photos are lovely, Denise. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret and you are very welcome. I enjoyed taking them.
DeleteThe Snowdrops are so cute. Do you have any in your neighborhood? For some reason, I have never seen any real ones. I recognized the Witch Hazel!! I never would have, but you taught me what it looks like and I have never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any in our neighborhood Ginny. I'm very happy to know you recognize this plant because of my blog. Thank you so much for letting me know that. I certainly learn a lot from visiting you and our other blogging friends.
Deletethanks, i needed that tour.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, so glad you enjoyed it Linda :)
DeleteI know someone with the last name Braddock. I'll have to tell her there is a street named after her. Pretty snow drops. I just love that moon gate.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Ann, always fun to pass these names on to friends isn't it? You've named two favorites of mine at the garden right now too :)
DeleteThe snow is still burying the soil in my backyard, but as soon as there is bare ground I am sure the snowdrops will appear. Something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteI hope your snow melts soon and you can see those snowdrops David. Indeed, that is really something to look forward.
DeleteI am appreciating snowdrops a lot more now
ReplyDeleteWonderful, so glad and thank you :)
DeleteLovely images, beautiful scenes from the garden visit.
ReplyDeleteI love the cute dog, the witch hazel and snow drops.
Take care, have a happy day and a great weekend.
Happy you enjoyed, thank you Eileen and you have a happy day and great weekend also :)
DeleteIt will be quite a while I think before my snowdrops make an appearance. Thanks, those were beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Val :) and I hope you will be able to see those snowdrops poking through sooner than you thought. Sounds like you might have a lot of snow still?
Deletethe garden is looking magnificent in shadows and sunshine and flowers mixed with leaves. love it. I love that moon gate no matter the time of year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra, I'm glad you enjoyed my photos with all the things you've mentioned. I love the garden and the moon gate no matter what time of year I get to it. We are kindred spirits :)
DeleteThose snowdrops are just making me smile big time! Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me know that Jeanie, so happy they do :)
DeleteVery nice to see what witch hazel lloks like. Interesting plant for sure.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi. You are right, it is a very interesting plant :)
DeleteI love snowdrops. There are twenty different varieties, some quite rare.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting Janice, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info :)
DeleteFor some reason I have never planted snow drops. I like them. Never seen a witch hazel, I've heard of it. That's how the term water witch came about. I learned something new.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, I don't have any in our garden either. I should do that too :)
DeleteLove the snowdrops and the beautiful blue sky. Did you mean 2-26-25 for your latest trip?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen and I did mean 2-26-25. Thanks for pointing that out. I have redone the dates now. Much appreciated :)))
DeleteAwesome flowers. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, you also :)
DeleteYou've got spring! Here, the big melt is happening but snow piles abound still.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some soon Marcia :)
DeleteSo pretty and the moon gate is amazing
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Thanks Cecilia, so glad you like it :)
DeleteWhen I read witch hazel...dowsing popped into my head. Odd things pair up in this old brain sometimes. If you would have asked me which trees were used for dowsing, I wouldn't have had a clue. The brain is a funny thing.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a snowdrop in person that I remember. Maybe they don't grow as well in the Upper Midwest? They are so pretty. :)
I know what you mean Rita, I am the same way :) I need to look but I think you're right, and I know zones are very important when planting.
DeleteWhat a lovely garden, I have seen photos of Moon gates but I have never seen one in person. I hope to one day!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to see one too Kay. I had only ever seen them when on vacation, and was very happy that after going to this favorite garden of ours, one was finally built there. I was so over the moon happy :)
DeleteLovely to see spring coming in!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is :)
DeleteI do like the look of 'moon gate' and always lovely to see snowdrops.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So glad Jan and thank you. All the best to you too :)
DeleteLindos jardines. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias, te mando un beso.
DeleteBob took a picture the other day of street signs. The street signs read “Juniper” and “Popular”. I sent that picture to my granddaughter, who is named Juniper”.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cute name for a girl, and what fun to come across a street sign that you can send to her. She has a street named after her, awesome! Thanks for sharing that Linda :)
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