As the sign of the Virgo, my detail-oriented nature is ruled by the mind. Virgos are always analyzing everything, with a penchant for working with very precise and detailed designs on a more focused scale than many signs. I notice everything- when it comes to the garden. In that way, I’m the classic definition of a Virgo, the love of fine points, minutiae, particulars, specifics and technicalities.
I think that’s one reason why I love photographing the garden so much. To me it’s really all about the details. It allows another type of focus that you don’t get when you’re purely experiencing the garden with touch, smell, taste and sounds.
Today, I’ve rounded up a group of fabulous recent pictures that help you understand how I see the details at this late summer/early autumn season. ENJOY!
The angle of the evening light coming through this Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Quickfire’ is exquisite.
A singular Coreopsis ‘Big Bang Solar Cluster’ nestled in this ‘Cirrus’ Artemisia with a bit of ‘Rainbow’ Leucothoe is magical.
Blink and you would miss them!
Tree jewelry? Now THAT’S detailed!!
Taking advantage of the reflection!
The almost clockwise swirrel of the petals on this Echinacea are mesmerizing!
Such architecture in a seed head!
Magnificent view, and magnificent rose right under my nose!
Rhythm in the grasses……
An unexpected giggle that catches you by surprise is always a treat.
This container design shows it’s jaunty nature with it’s offset beret of Acorus grass planted askew and Mexican Feather Grass below that mimics the fun.
Also notice how the Poppy seed pods imitate the bumps on the container at the same level too.
A true detail after my own heart. I’m dying to make one of these someday.
Not only a monochromatic color combination, one of my favorite things, but a textural contrast too- BONUS!
This picture represents the realization that this color combination illustrates ALL of the favorite colors of my living room decor. Now THAT is detailed. 🙂
Be sure to visit the other Lords and Ladies of the Garden Designers Roundtable for September to see how they interpret the details. 🙂
Susan Cohan : Miss Rumphius’ Rules : Chatham, NJ
Lesley Hegarty & Robert Webber : Hegarty Webber Partnership : Bristol, UK
Deborah Silver : Dirt Simple : Detroit, MI
Debbie Roberts : A Garden of Possibilities : Stamford, CT
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Your eye, and your photographs, are exquisite-thanks for this.
Deborah, thank you. That’s quite an honor coming from you!!
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Your photos are always mesmerizing, but the sunlight passing through the hydrangea? To die for!
You know what Rebecca- I was totally thinking of you when I took that one too!!!! 🙂
Christina, I enjoyed your take on this month’s topic. I’m not sure how I feel about the tree jewelry but I do appreciate an unexpected giggle and that little guy certainly provided one.
LOL- That tree jewelry is quite Northwest I have to say. 🙂
Christina,
Your photograph with the miniature push lawn mower and lawn chair made me laugh out loud! Your photograph of the landscape reflection took my breath away…
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