The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. -Madeleine L'Engle, writer (29 Nov 1918-2007)
Pretty house on Cotton St, across from a garden tour house, but not in the tour
See the frog? For some reason he has a flower on his back.
Lonely little Dahlias.
This is the winter garden, with many evergreens that stay green all year long.
Bluebirds love this shape of house. Those are tomato plants above the straw. I forgot to ask why they used that mulch for them.
One of the owners (Suzanne I think) gave good descriptions and stories about their garden to Helen.
I was drawn to a cup of water with lime floating in it and a chair to rest...
See the steep slope on the left and the more gradual one on the right. Someone told me when I was halfway down the left slope that I could have used the other one. By my eyes they had both looked equal from standing at the top. Strange.
It took me a very long time to find the fox in the painted door. He's not only hidden, but faded away.
...the pink phloxes are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are exuberant!
DeleteBeautiful flowers and garden. I like the fountain with the frog and the painted door. Have a great day and happy new week!
ReplyDeleteMe too, some of my favorites! Time to start thinking about Monday, isn't it!
DeleteIt looks like a lovely property, and there be mountains in the background.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would guess, being in the mountains, that there were rocks in the gardens as they were dug!
DeleteLovely photos. It really is so beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a lovely home and setting. The reason I shared the house across the street is that I'm pretty sure they are the ones who decorate like crazy with Christmas lights.
DeleteI love the L'Engle quote! And that most appealing shady sitting area.
ReplyDeleteBoth were most enjoyed!
DeleteThat was a delightful tour! And the quote!
ReplyDeleteI came late to L'Engle's books, so I guess I'm having a second (or third) childhood!
DeleteVery pretty garden, it looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was definitely at its peek of beauty!
DeleteA lovely place, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you totally, William!
DeleteNice garden. I love that painted door.
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