Friday, September 27, 2013

A garden finally

 
 
 
 
I have put in a lot of time into this garden over several years, "It is finally becoming a garden"
 

 
 
I'm so lucky to have clients that understand that a garden does not happen over-nite, and it will never be finished.
 
 
Every garden has it's challenges, working towards the solution is what makes gardening fun, and less of a job
 
 
There is always something that can be improved, enjoy the voyage along the way. 
 
 
Keep dreaming 
 
 
Enjoy.
 
 
 
Wonder and wander
 
 
Share
 
 
Create, explore new ideas.
 
 
 Be Patient,
 
 
Enjoy your happy mistakes.
 
 
Always be amazed by nature
 
 
Take some time to enjoy your work, you too will finally have a 
garden 
 
 
 

 

Monday, September 16, 2013

The big red watering can.





On a recent visit to Wallmart this is what I found. A big red watering can right next to tables of dry mums.
 
A water hose was nearby too. This hose looks like it has seen better days. Is that old yellow tape on this hose????? WHAT!!!!   No matter, the hose was not being used either, check out the dry plants, and the price.
The sad part is that people will buy these.

 
 
In this corner of the outdoor nursery they have watering accessories for sale. Obviously they do not practice what they preach.
 
This is why it is so important to support independent nursery's
 

Sunday, September 1, 2013

The Eclecic garden

 
The weather here in Michigan has been anything but predictable.
 
Here's a visit to a garden that is always unpredictable and
eclectic.
 
This fountain was planted with Scotch moss and Maiden fern
 
Dalia's like fireworks amongst the citronella candle rockets.
 
 
 The gardens front entrance courtyard with seating areas.
 
 
This planting will triple in size by the end of the season.
 
 
 Tera-cotta pots filled with moss and Citronella candles to keep the flying pest away at night.
 
 
 

The back patio



An eclectic mix