The east garden today. Less than a year ago this was just a patch of earth with a few dying plants left unwatered by our home's previous occupant, probably due to packing up a home, something we NEVER want to do again!
I grabbed the six foot ladder and also took a "aerial" photo of the east garden. This photo gives a better view of all the stepping stones we have installed on the hill in order to reach all the plants for deadheading and care. (Geez ... am I starting to sound like a real gardener???!!!)
The entrance to our first flower bed, meant to be a holding garden of all our new perennials, until we could decide on new locations for them. For now, they are all living in such harmony in this bed, and blooming so beautifully, we have decided to leave them there to God's hand, (and our watering).
Those two clay pots in the entranceway were last seen framing our homemade wedding aisle, full of daffodils.
The last of the poppies. Included in the batch of perennials we purchased last year from the lady in Fonthill were these fabulous pink poppies. Each flower is almost six inches in diameter and are so perfect they are almost artificial looking!
Our columbines, the first Mar and I have ever grown are doing fabulous, and multi-coloured. They are unbelieveably beautiful .... sometimes I'll sit and stare at these blooms one by one for long stretches. I must take some close ups of them for prosperity later today!
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!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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6 Nursey Lane (No Kidding!)
Fonthill
905-892-5598
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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