Variegated Dogwood In Winter

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The Variegated Dogwood which was a favorite shrub of mine throughout spring and summer is now a favorite winter shrub as well. It's long bright, red branches (which are brown in the summer) give a nice contrast against the green holly. I have a nice grouping of three birches which are showy and while leafless still provide interest.

I'm a baking and gardening enthusiast. I make silly movies that will never be relevant but pleases me all the same. I tend to say things that make people look at me like "whaaaaa?" I get it from my mother and she gets it from her father. Tradition is nice.

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