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!
Near peaking. Still have drumstick alliums and landini lilies to flower. #donstathamgarden #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #julygarden #laurensgrapepoppy
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. 😎🌮🍔🌭🍦🍨
Never enough Daffodils! #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #daffodils #catskillgardens
Dawn. #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #catskillgardens
almost gaudy. the blood grass, black-eyed-susan’s and autumn joy are going nuts; happy with this fire pit
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 😋)
great time of year in my garden; anticipation of fall. —- love it!
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
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:
Summer: #Bettycorningclematis #totemfarmgarden #donstathamblog #campanulalactiflora #catskillgardens
Best Fall I can remember. Veil of Donald Wyman crabapples. Stewartia in background. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #donaldwymancrabapple #autumngarden
Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Tardiva.’
Pattern Meadow: I like these squares of grass at all stages. I Just cut them down for the fall. They glow with the pale yellow grass after the cutting. I usually cut this area in early June and then again in early September. By leaving the squares of grass I save about half an hour of mowing a week, plus there’s more wildflowers for the pollinators. #totemfarmgarden #catskillgardens #donstathamblog #patternmeadow #patternmeadow
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
barn bed looking good; there is Blackhawk big bluestem in there that just blows me away.
I think this little shade garden between a woodland patio and rustic walk we put in looks sweet this year.
Nice view into the afternoon garden.
the spiral garden
My little veggie garden with a few flowers is ALIVE!! Can’t believe it! HappyMonday! #springgardening #seedlings #tinygarden #catskillgardens #mountaingirl #mycyclinglifestyle
it’s all about the light . . .
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.
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.
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.
Cercis canadensis espalier trained on studio outbuilding. #donstathamblog #totemfarmgarden #espalier #houseforsale #catskilldreamteam #cerciscanadensis #catskillgardens
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 photos of my garden. love early June
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
Planted about 100 daffodil bulbs today. Damn that’s back breaking work!
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!
steps populated with volunteers over the years.
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“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
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
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