Catskill Gardens
With so many obstacles—deer, groundhogs, rabbits, bears, cold long winter, unpredictable weather—gardening in the Catskills is not a piece of cake. But with a little perseverance and patience, the rewards are spectacular!
barn bed looking good; there is Blackhawk big bluestem in there that just blows me away.
Nice view into the afternoon garden.
Spent the weekend making a book on the making of my garden. Came across this photo of the pink Queen’s Ann lace- Wells sweep pink that took over a boarder. The terrace is hidden behind. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgardens #queenanneslace #catskillgardens
steps and courtyard with our custom fence and arbor; on same property deck steps cut around boulder for an integrated deck and patio.
I always tell my gardening friends, “No, the deer don’t visit the garden in summer.” Twins with mom in the Plum Orchard. #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #catskillgardens #deerinthegarden
September is the most beautiful time of the year here in the western Catskills. #donstathamblog #catskillgardens #totemfarmgarden #mylastautumnupstate
steps populated with volunteers over the years.
Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Tardiva.’
Fall colors at a private garden brighten a misty day. #landscapedesign #gardenstyle #catskillgardens #fallcolors🍁🍂#autumnvibes #sullivancatskills #upstateny #elmgardendesign
Callicarpa americana, or American beautyberry, is another native shrub that looks great in the garden and in floral arrangements. Unfortunately, the berries tend to shatter which means they are not ideal for dried arrangements. Love this color! #callicarpa #beautyberry #nativeshrubs #berries #catskillgardens #naturephotography #landscapedesign #elmgardendesign
Autumn #donstathamblog #catskillgardens #redmaple
some photos of my garden. love early June
Near peaking. Still have drumstick alliums and landini lilies to flower. #donstathamgarden #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #julygarden #laurensgrapepoppy
Believing beauty
another spring cleanup that inspired a post. we installed this design in 2012 & 2013 and it was a huge opportunity given the grandeur of the palette. we did a lot of pruning and beating back of Diervilla lonicera (won’t make that same mistake again) and generally fluffed for a couple of days.
did some work at a favorite client’s yesterday and couldn’t resist some photos. love the feeling of this place. not sure how i would feel if i weren’t so involved but that i will never know
Someone needs to get raking!
Before the rain. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgardens #catskillgardens
Coffee Break! What’s your go to caffeine to start your Monday? ☕️🌟
my garden is going to be on the West Kortright Centre Garden Tour on Sunday along with 3 other not to be missed wonderful Catskill gardens. it is really such a cool thing to do that is safe and fun. go to westkc.org and sign up
some early fall glimpses.
Who enjoys weeding as much we do?! #jk
the spiral garden
we installed this garden in 2012. it is expansive and was a cool opportunity. it has been fun to watch it grow and evolve. the views generally steal the show. we moved around a lot of rocks!
another barn; layers of masses: gooseneck loosestrife (totally isolated :-), little lime, black-eyed susans next to barn and cornus sericea varieties in the background.
I get so excited this time of year that I get out of the car and can’t help but run around and take pictures; it makes me feel like a kid with the air quality, breeze and light and suddenly everything looks beautiful
Cercis canadensis espalier trained on studio outbuilding. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #espalier #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #cerciscanadensis #catskillgardens
I was out watering containers (having to do that a lot) and noticed some of the areas and views in the garden that rarely seem worthy of photographs. Of course, the porch swing always beckons, inviting a quickie nap (one of my favorite things 😋)
I am such a sucker for any opportunity to put in a rock garden; I just love the way a variety of stones and gravel juxtapose with plants as specimens or masses
New vegetable garden built and planted. #catskillgardens #catskillslove #upstate #gardening #gardensbytrista
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Zone 3, grows to 12’ft. I cut mine back every spring 4-5’ ft to 8’ft wide by 6’ft high. I like keeping a more rounded form and by cutting it back the shrub becomes structurally stronger to withstand heavy snow. This shrub classic has always been readily available in most nurseries but I find it increasingly more difficult to purchase for clients. It’s a must have shrub for the autumn garden. Looks terrific in all seasons though it leafs out late in spring. #hydrangeapaniculatatardiva #donstathamblog #totemfarmgardens #catskillgardens #autumnshrubs
#catskillgardens #gardendesignlove #gardendesign #landscapedesign #junegardens
Ablaze at night for no one
An evening primrose
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#catskillslove
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Oh little house I’ll miss you so. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgardens #catskillgardens
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