Here's the view now from our patio door. From our family room we look out onto this view, the "East Garden", the area we have developed first.
Aw yes! Squash on the fence! Once again we have planted squash against a fence ... this time the back wall. These should soon be vines ... and then yummy squash for Thanksgiving and beyond!
Took this at sunset. The four locust trees we planted first last year are thriving beyond belief. They will be soon adding much desired shade to the whole back yard.
The feet. Mar found a few of these on Kijiji and we put them as one of the many stairways onto the hill. Guess what. They are practical! They make for great stairs, and so easy to install. We are not getting younger, so we have elected to continue making these our garden stairs of choice throughout ... and hopefully we will be able to climb all over the garden until we are 100 years young! Well Mar will be a tad bit older then too. Hahahahaha!!!!!
Looking westerly from the top of the East Garden right into tonight's sunset. The top path is a great place to go for a walk with Scruffy and Ruffy.
Some of the roses at the top of the East Garden.
Looking down onto the perennial bed ... the starting point for our now abundant flower stock. We'll break these up and spread them slowly through the whole garden.
We have even tried a few stalks of corn this year. It is thriving. Alas, there is the flagpole ... a project we hoped to get done by Canada Day. Oh well. Soon I hope!
Here's Scruffy and Ruffy out for their nightly garden walk with me.
Our "20 Year Project". We're looking forward to building our brand new garden, year by year, from almost scratch. Apart from a few very small trees, our newly acquired tract is currently only a bare stretch of grass. So starting July 23rd, 2007 when we take possession it's "on with the show" ..... and please come back often and watch us grow!
Monday, June 30, 2008
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cindyripley@hotmail.com
Best call or E-mail for an appointment
We bought 45 plants for $30 on July 10/07.
That has to be the best price anywhere!
She has them growing in her garden, plus has pictures of all, so great way to choose your own.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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