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  1. Get your picture taken here!

    Get your picture taken here! by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    I know it is difficult to see, but you can stick your head in the cutout in the board and get your picture taken with Ferrous (not shown) and the gorgeous Fefe, the official mascots of the Pigs.

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  2. Balloon tricks

    Balloon tricks by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    I love these!

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  3. The Bacon Strip

    The Bacon Strip by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    The seatsing directly beneath the Martin guitar and to either side is known as the Bacon Strip.

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  4. Jester

    Jester by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    The Jester was here!

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  5. A whole lot of sniffing going on

    A whole lot of sniffing going on by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    What is it about dogs and sniffing?

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  6. Ground Crew in Action

    Ground Crew in Action by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    Getting the mound ready to play ball!

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  7. ghosts of junior hockey

    ghosts of junior hockey by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan Dog Day @ Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA by Vicki Hertzberg

    It was also hockey day, and hockey team members in attendance were being led onto the field for pre-game recognition.

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  8. nearbynature boxwood

    nearbynature boxwood by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    We had some shrubs growing here that were supposed to be dwarf laurels, but there appeared to be nothing dwarf about them. So we planted boxwood here this spring, which should provide a nice foundation planting. There is a big slope here, so some plants will be kept pretty short while others will be allowed to grow tall so that eventually we can buzz cut across in a straight line.

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  9. nearbynature bradford pear replacement

    nearbynature bradford pear replacement by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    These neighbors had a big ole Bradford pear tree growing here. Unfortunately it split badly, not once, but twice, so they ended up taking it out. I'm afraid that this is another Bradford pear. I hope they got a variety that is not so prone to splitting.

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  10. nearbynature shrub

    nearbynature shrub by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a fast-growing landscape shrub, and I can't think of its name right now. It is planted on the other side of my neighbor's yard, to screen their other neighbor's yard from view.

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  11. nearbynature pine tree

    nearbynature pine tree by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    I'm not sure of variety

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  12. nearbynature oak tree

    nearbynature oak tree by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a red oak tree that is planted on the other side of the driveway (not shown). It provides really heavy shade.

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  13. nearbynature grass

    nearbynature grass by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Bermuda grass + all manners of non-grass green vegetation.

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  14. nearbynature heuchera

    nearbynature heuchera by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    There are two varieties of heuchera ("Coral Bells") in this snapshot, and a third is planeted in front of them, out of view.

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  15. nearbynature spirea

    nearbynature spirea by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Another variety

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  16. nearbynature spirea

    nearbynature spirea by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Spirea japonica, var "Fire Light".

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  17. nearbynature hosta

    nearbynature hosta by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    A low-growing variety

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  18. nearbynature hosta

    nearbynature hosta by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Another cultivar

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  19. nearbynature fern

    nearbynature fern by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Sorry, don't know anything more

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  20. nearbynature impatiens

    nearbynature impatiens by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    A little color with some annuals.

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  21. nearbynature Virginia sweetspire

    nearbynature Virginia sweetspire by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    The correct name is itea virginica. It has a really pretty look in the spring when it bloom.

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  22. nearbynature hydrangea

    nearbynature hydrangea by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    There are 3 different cultivars of the "mophead" type of hydrangea in this snapshot. Peak bloom is now past.

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  23. nearbynature hosta

    nearbynature hosta by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is the "Sunshine and Shadows" variety

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  24. nearbynature hydrangea

    nearbynature hydrangea by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a hydrangea which should have what is called a "lace cap" flower.

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  25. nearbynature hosta

    nearbynature hosta by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is the Francis Williams variety.

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  26. nearbynature crape myrtle

    nearbynature crape myrtle by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This particular variety doesn't grow up all tall and leggy. It will bloom a dark pink in a month or so, although everything seems to be blooming a bit earlier than usual this season.

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  27. nearbynature loropetalum

    nearbynature loropetalum by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This adds some visual interest to the landscape, due to its color, but for some reason I don't particularly care for this plant. I guess it is good this is not in my yard, then.

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  28. nearbynature nandina

    nearbynature nandina by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Dwarf nandina

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  29. nearbynature juniper

    nearbynature juniper by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    Creeping juniper

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  30. nearbynature river birch

    nearbynature river birch by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is so tall now, but it was not much taller than me (5'1") when we moved here in 1995.

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  31. nearbynature crape myrtle

    nearbynature crape myrtle by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    I love the way these crape myrtles dress up this otherwise rather drab retaining wall.

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  32. nearbynature liriope

    nearbynature liriope by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    They say in the South, that if you can't get a friend to give you some liriope for free, you need a wider circle of friends.

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  33. nearbynature maple tree

    nearbynature maple tree by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a silver maple, and it has really taken off here. Again, the leaves are not particularly pretty in fall, but this is a good shade tree.

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  34. nearbynature ash tree

    nearbynature ash tree by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a green ash tree, specifically. It is growing up to give us good shade. However, the leaves in the fall are not particularly pretty.

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  35. nearbynature japanese magnolia

    nearbynature japanese magnolia by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is an overgrown Japanese magnolia. Note that it has blooms appearing - this has been a very odd year.

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  36. nearbynature dogwood

    nearbynature dogwood by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    There is nothing more beautiful than springtime in the South, and dogwoods are so picturesque at that time of year. This is a pink blooming variety. I think this tree has a disease, and we may have to tear it out in the next year or so.

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  37. nearbynature camellia

    nearbynature camellia by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is a sasanqua camellia. Its white flowers will appear early.

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  38. nearbynature azalea

    nearbynature azalea by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is the wakaebisu variety. I has a salmon-shrimp colored flower, which is pretty enough in small doses. Some deadheading is probably overdue here. It should bloom again in the fall, as this is one of the forever cultivars.

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  39. nearbynature violets

    nearbynature violets by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    These grow freely, even in the lawn. A weed, but they are green from the street, so we let them be, except to mow them. Walter Reeves, the Atlanta gardening guru, gives that advice, and it is good.

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  40. nearbynature holly

    nearbynature holly by Vicki Hertzberg from the GigaPan My front yard, Atlanta, 20120618 by Vicki Hertzberg

    This is the helleri variety, that should be fairly low growing, but we have not been holding onto our end of the pruning bargain.

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