Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut


Smelling the ‘Roses’

City of Nouns: Julie Walton Shaver Lifestyle Photography testjpg Smelling the Roses

    My dogwood on Friday. I think I pretty much missed the prettiest dogwood time while I was in Japan. But oh so worth it! I’m working on editing the Japan pictures now and there is one of a dogwood just coming out with — I swear — a snail-like shape to the unfolding blossoms! It’s SO cool! I’ve been so busy redesigning my blog and working on Japan pictures that I needed a little break. My little tree break on Friday was well worth the time! More tree pictures coming soon!
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2 Responses to “Smelling the ‘Roses’”

  1. Megan says:

    Had to come back and look at your blog. Dogwood season always brings me back here to check out your new pictures. Always, always gorgeous!

    I am hoping to get a new dogwood for the yard this fall. Looking at them know so I know what their flowers will look like. I finally have room to add a tree. Sadly my pin oaks are dying from the ravages of bacterial leaf scorch. Two more need to be cut down this year.

    I am happy to report that my Copper Beech is looking fabulous! It was because of this tree I came across your wonderful site. Several years ago a large section of the yard was to be torn up and I was worried about losing my beech. I am forever grateful for your help during that time.

    • Thanks, Megan! I totally remember that story about the beech. I’d love to see a picture of it! With the dogwood, I recommend that you test the soil and check your neighborhood for well-established dogwoods, determining if your soil and their soil is similar. Dogwoods are freakish like that. Good luck! –jules

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