first time posting photos on gardenweb (lots of pics)

sushi_deluxe

15 years ago

Here are some recent photos from my garden. None of this was here when we moved in four years ago.

west bed (the asters are wrapped in mesh because of the &*^%#@ bunnies):

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turtle topiary with hens and chicks and son:

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sedum (I think black jack) with salvia:

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irises:

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peonies:

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bird's eye view of east bed:

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containers on patio:

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brand new shade garden:

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Thanks for looking!

Rachel

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Bamateacha
15 years ago
I especially love those containers of yours. Very nice combinations.
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Nell Jean
15 years ago
It's all nice, but the boy with clogs and turtle is just precious.

Nell
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DYH
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Rachel,

You have lovely gardens! What asters are you growing? I've seen those turtle forms around. Are they easy to plant? I think they are so cute. Your son is a darling.

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lorna-organic
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Isn't it satisfying to realize the changes which have been made over time?! I have chicken wire around many plants. When the plants fill out, the wire is less noticeable. The rabbits don't eat your beautiful bearded iris?

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friend
15 years ago
out here nothign eats my Irises Lorna.. and we hav critters galore.. but i think you have bunnies from HELL if i remember one of your posts right..

Rachel- you 've done really nice there! everything looks very healthy..

AND- I am obsessed with hens and chicks and my favorite critters are turtles and frogs! and I happen to love little boys too! and yours is an adorable little specimen. ( the clogs ae too cute too)

you done good all around!
contrary_grow
15 years ago
Just beautiful - and I don't see a weed anywhere. I wish I could keep my beds as nice looking as yours are.

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sushi_deluxe
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15 years ago
Thanks for the positive feedback. I have been logging lots of hours in the garden this spring, moving things around and weeding, etc. A thick layer of mulch definitely helps with the weeds.

I love the topiaries. I first saw one last year at an upscale nursery around here called Chalet. Now they are in a few other nurseries and very expensive. I ordered the turtle online from www.simplysucculents.com. It came planted. Much cheaper than the local nurseries. I am trying to accessorize the garden this year, hence the spiral stakes and the turtle.

My son has his crocs on the wrong feet in that picture! He is cute and quite a handful. He and his big sister like to play with worms, so they have had a lot of fun this spring as I moved things around.

The bunnies have not touched the iris--well, maybe one stalk that came down mysteriously. They are dining on the asters (I think blue dome) and the liatris. I spread some bloodmeal the other day and I bought some Liquid Fence yesterday. The problem is that we have had so much rain with mnore forecast, so I haven't had a chance to use it.

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a2zmom_Z6_NJ
15 years ago
I love the turtle and son combo best. Just too cute.

For some reason, the bunnies and deer have never eaten my asters. My poor centurea montana on the other hand...
natvtxn
15 years ago
Very pretty. You have done a lot of work. cute croc boy!
Everytime I see pics. of peonies, I drool on my pc. So very lovely.

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catankgirl
15 years ago
My son always wears his crocs backwards too! In fact, one day at my daughters school picking her up another mom mentioned that it was the first time she had seen my son with his shoes on his RIGHT feet. lol Funny how you just stop noticing. Hey, if they are putting their shoes on themselves, who cares!

My daughter and son love to play with worms too. They asked for some the other day from my compost and were "feeding" them loquats. I don't think they lived very long...

Thanks so much for sharing all your pictures, I particularly loved the containers too. I'd love to see pictures more from the side as well the next time you are snapping and sharing!
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15 years ago
Rachel ~ What wonderful flower beds you have, neat, lush full of beauty. I wish I could grow peonies and the iris that you do. Your son is a sweetie pie.

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gldno1
15 years ago
Loved all your pics. You are to be complimented on keeping it looking so nice with two little ones. He is a cutie.
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Rachel,
Your iris and peonies are so pretty. Your beds look wonderful. One can tell you have been logging many hours working in your garden. I'm loving that turtle. I'm nuts for hens and chicks and what fun to grow it in a topiary. I'm off to check the Simply Succulents web site. Thanks for the link.
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