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!
Cercis canadensis espalier trained on studio outbuilding. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #espalier #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #cerciscanadensis #catskillgardens
I think this little shade garden between a woodland patio and rustic walk we put in looks sweet this year.
Fresh from the garden, Hellebore texture + color. #gardenlife #gardening #catskillgardens #helleboreseason
My Magical Backyard at Night. #catskilldigs #homegardening #catskillstyle #catskillslove #grasslawnsarethedumbest #todayinthegarden #catskillgardens #savethebees #willowwhiskcottage
the spiral garden
It’s the weekend. Come join us by the river, under the willows. Ribs, taco special and yummy cold drinks to stay or to go. Open today at 3:00, tomorrow and Sunday at 1:00. 😎🌮🍔🌭🍦🍨
Alcea Rugosa- Russian Hollyhocks seem to thrive growing in gravel. The best specimens in my garden clump up and thrive in all places-the driveway. The ones in good top soil only send up a single stem, but it’s 9’ft tall. #alcearugosa #hollyhock #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens
some photos of my garden. love early June
barn bed looking good; there is Blackhawk big bluestem in there that just blows me away.
The chair beckons and in my mind's eye, I sit and smile. Focal points keep us grounded even if we never reach them. #catskillgardens #littlelimehydrangea #meditationspace #hamlet
Our design page is now live on our website! We're proud to offer unique and adventurous garden designs for your upstate home or business. This is a photo of a blue and white perennial border I designed here in the Catskills taken in mid spring. Follow the link in our profile to explore and learn more about our garden services! 👆
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!
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
Agastache Blue Fortune #agastachebluefortune #donstathamblog #donstathamgarden #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens
A plant doesn’t have a voice but what if a bird could sing for it?
Sometimes they leave gifts…
Rodgersisa pinnata and Hosta Empress Wu holding court. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #bigleafplants #rodgersiapinnata #hostaempresswu #catskillgardens
Summer: #Bettycorningclematis #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #campanulalactiflora #catskillgardens
Autumn #donstathamblog #catskillgardens #redmaple
I am thrilled to announce that I am available for in person flower essence consultations at the beautiful Dewa Spa at Menla Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY. Menla is located on sacred land in the Catskill Mountains and is a project of Tibet House US. Tibet House US aims to preserve Tibetan healing arts and culture and is the Dalai Lama's cultural center in North America.
When you don’t have dogs. 😭 #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens
Someone needs to get raking!
Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Tardiva.’
When the foreground and background merge- trippy! Will miss the fall colors. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens
Late August foggy garden #Donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #donstathamgarden #catskillgardens #angelicagigas
September is the most beautiful time of the year here in the western Catskills. #donstathamblog #catskillgardens #totemfarmgarden #mylastautumnupstate
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
New vegetable garden built and planted. #catskillgardens #catskillslove #upstate #gardening #gardensbytrista
Near peaking. Still have drumstick alliums and landini lilies to flower. #donstathamgarden #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #julygarden #laurensgrapepoppy
#walkmeoutinthemorningdewtoday #tomatoes #catskillmountains #letitgrow #catskillgardens #hunterny deborahsee
#shadegarden #catskillgardens #woodlandgarden #gardeninspiration #landscapedesign
#spiralgarden #catskillgardens #catskillsmountains #nativeplants
#catskillgardens #gardendesignlove #gardendesign #landscapedesign #junegardens
#barngarden #catskillgardens #fallgardens #fallgarden #sneezeweed #ornamentalgrasses
#catskillslove #catskillmountains #catskillgardens #landscapedesigners #landscapedesign #gardendesign #gardenlife
#rockgardens #rocksinthegarden #catskillgardens #astilbechinensispumila #landscapedesign
Which bird for which plant? Joe Pye Weed & the Cat Bird. When we moved here 23 years ago there was no Joe Pye Weed but plenty of Cat birds. Now the meadow below and the area around the pond is full of the plant. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catbird #joepyeweed #meadows #catskillgardens #Eutrochiumpurpureum #oneplantonebird #augustgarden
It is an honor to offer the healing art of flower essence therapy at Menla's Dewa Spa. Menla and Dewa provide the perfect environment for cultivating inner peace and nurturing spiritual growth and wellbeing!
To schedule an appointment for an in-person flower essence consultation, please contact the spa. Emotional Freedom Technique can be added on to your transformational flower essence consultation. 845-688-6897 ext.102
For those seeking virtual consultation options, please direct message here or email me at birdsongandblossom@gmail.com to find out more about my Zoom consultations.
# #hudsonvalleyliving #menlaretreat #catskillmountains #phoeniciany #woodstockny #floweressencetherapy #hudsonvalleyweekend #nycholistic #nychealing #catskillgardens #hudsonvalleygardens
Oh little house I’ll miss you so. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgardens #catskillgardens
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
