Monthly Archives: November 2025

Looking Into the Woodland

Woodland Edge
Heatherwood Fall

As our neighbors walk along the neighborhood road, they come across this view into our woodland garden. Fall color is everywhere. As I write this, the red leaves of the background maples are rapidly falling. Soon the neighborhood walkers will be able to see the bluff rising above the garden. Even after the leaves have all fallen, there will be plenty of color with the green conifers, red/purple barberry, white birches, and red and yellow dogwood shrub branches. In addition, the interesting textures and tones of the grasses and perennials will continue to provide winter interest.

As we developed our Heatherwood garden, one of our design criteria was to provide interesting views and vignettes from the road into the garden. Sharing nature’s beauty is an important gift that we can give. Visitors can enjoy Heatherwood’s beauty looking in as we enjoy its beauty looking out.

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Looking Out My Office Window

Fall Colors
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

I begin each day in my office writing in my journal. The sun was not up when I started writing today. When I was finished I turned around and saw the early morning light on the garden outside my office window. My mind quickly shifted from scattered daily thoughts to just enjoying the beauty of nature in front of me. What a great way to begin the day ahead!

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Turn to the Right 30 Degrees

Overlooking the Meadow
Heatherwood Fall

This image was created at about the same spot as yesterday’s post. I just turned about 30 degrees to the right. The Golden Joy juniper is still the star attraction. But now the background is made up by the flowing grasses in the meadow. I see pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purples, creams, and multiple shades of browns. The color palette is full!

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Prime Fall Color

Overlooking the Middle Lawn
Heatherwood Fall

Heatherwood is in its prime fall color this first week in November. Over the last week, the garden has been exceptional. We are enjoying every moment! Color is everywhere. I’ve found myself lost exploring various ways of viewing the garden and discovering small vignettes. A couple of days ago, I spent over six hours walking around the garden with my camera. Yesterday I spent four hours absorbing the fall colors. Later today I plan to explore a little more.

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