Category Archives: Gardens
A Couple More House Pictures
Here are a couple more pictures of the house I took from a tall ladder. The gardens are all freshened and clean to prepare for the local garden tour on June 9… which was just cancelled. We’ve also submitted pictures … Continue reading
Two Years of Gardening
Here is a quick retrospective on what we’ve accomplished with the front garden in only two years. (Click on the picture for a larger version.)
Garden Construction 2007 Edition
Our friends Walt Rickli, Virginia Burt, and Davee Gunn were here for a long, busy weekend of garden design and construction. Every time we see them work, we are awe-struck. Our garden is completely transformed. Thank you so much for your … Continue reading
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Let the Watering Begin
Summer has arrived! In the mid-80’s today with lots of sunshine. And we haven’t had much rain despite warnings of big thunderstorms over the last few weeks. So, we’ve been watering regularly to make sure the grass would come up. … Continue reading
Happy Halloween 2005!
Last year, I built a large, plywood skull and displayed it with Jack-o-Lantern eyes for Halloween. It was such a hit, that I added another plywood creation this year: a 4′ tall, 18′ wide bat! I have them both set … Continue reading
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My Mom’s Gardens
I’m sure I’ve posted photos from my Mom’s gardens before. But this weekend we visited Mom & Dad, and a number of the flowers were in full, gorgeous bloom in beautiful sunshine. I told her I’d share a couple of … Continue reading
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The Jefferson Memorial Through Cherry Blossoms, April 2005
This is my favorite picture of the ones I took a the Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival. Through the cherry blossoms on the opposite side of the tidal basin, showing the Jefferson Memorial, surrounded by more trees, and large construction … Continue reading
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