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!
I think this little shade garden between a woodland patio and rustic walk we put in looks sweet this year.
it’s all about the light . . .
Joe Pye Weed (Euteochium purpureum) and boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) growing side by side along Route 42. Beautiful!
This year I was hoping to get one of my favorite photographers to shoot the property as my pictures just don’t cut it. But then Covid hit and I’ve limited contractors to enter house out of extreme precaution. Disappointed as I could not update my website or Airbnb profile. But then I received this text from a guest who just pulled up the driveway to this view:
Counting the hours before our first hard frost. The Aconitum napellus ( blue flower) just started blooming last week. #aconitumnapellus #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #donstathamblog #autumngarden
Poppy time: #laurengrapepoppy #donstahamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens
Nice view into the afternoon garden.
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
Garden peaking. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #autumngarden
Love the fall. #climbinghydrangea #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #donstathamblog
Diervilla Kodiac fall color. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #octobergarden #catskillgardens #autumngarden
All the snow is making me miss color. What a different world spring and summer are. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #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 😋)
Textures: #icehouse #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #julygarden
New vegetable garden built and planted. #catskillgardens #catskillslove #upstate #gardening #gardensbytrista
My little veggie garden with a few flowers is ALIVE!! Can’t believe it! HappyMonday! #springgardening #seedlings #tinygarden #catskillgardens #mountaingirl #mycyclinglifestyle
steps and courtyard with our custom fence and arbor; on same property deck steps cut around boulder for an integrated deck and patio.
A plant doesn’t have a voice but what if a bird could sing for it?
Dawn. #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #catskillgardens
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
Summer: #Bettycorningclematis #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #campanulalactiflora #catskillgardens
11/21 in my garden. after my fall uncleanup. I think I like it better a little tidier but I got inspired by the light; these were taken in the very early afternoon when the light is always too flat.
this contemporary on the beaverkill has been a challenge with the huge parking court and triple garage in front but it is starting to look nice. just finished a lot of patio and path work in the back.
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.
Near peaking. Still have drumstick alliums and landini lilies to flower. #donstathamgarden #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #julygarden #laurensgrapepoppy
some photos of my garden. love early June
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
Cercis canadensis espalier trained on studio outbuilding. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #espalier #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #cerciscanadensis #catskillgardens
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!
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
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#joepyeweed #nativeplants #plantmedicine #boneset #medicinalherbs #pollinators #pollinatorplants #catskillgardens
“OMG, Lu! We have successfully arrived and it is a thousand times more gorgeous than the beautiful pictures made even made it seem. I am in heaven.” As a Superhost, going above and beyond is the norm, but making it truly special and unforgettable is what it’s all about! #airbnb #cabin #superhost #roxburyny #catskillgardens #catskills #upstateny #getaway #vacation
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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
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