Carol, knowing what breed of dog you have might help elicit the most appropriate suggestions. I don't believe you said you didn't walk your dog. It's perfectly normal for people to want to have their dog outside with them without being able to run away into danger, and to be able to 'use the facilities' without a person having to go outside with them. Barrels do not taper toward the bottom, so would provide solid fence sections with no gap at the bottom like the shape of a traditional flower pot. There are individual pots that do not taper, and rectangular planters that could be purchased, or you might enjoy making some, IDK. I would probably use evergreen shrubs, like Gardenia, Osmanthus, Azalea, Rosemary, with other plants tucked between. Knowing how much light this area should get, and what time of day, and your garden zone, would help with more specific suggestions. You can find your zone by typing your ZIP code in the box on this page. Stored in your profile (link to edit here) it will show up next to your name automatically when you post.

It is too pretty to eat, isn't it, Roselee? But we do. ;) They provide us workers with hot plates and toaster ovens so we can cook for lunch, and lots of people do. One of my favorite things is to pick a bunch of lettuce leaves and top them with boiled eggs and dressing I've brought. I need to bring some bacon today to boil up some of those mustard greens in the fifth picture. We're re-doing the website, Matx, and I asked Holly, the lady who takes care of getting the website stuff done, if they're planning a blog to let everyone know what's going on in the garden. She said no, it would be too labor-intensive, but they might do something like that in the newsletter (no promises, but maybe mention the results of anything like that). Are you signed up for it? We currently send it out via email ~ I'm not sure if that will change, but I do know it will be posted on the website each week. If you want to get it now, send me your email address and I'll get you signed up (there's no way to sign up for it on the site right now ~ you have to do it in person and I don't mind doing it for you). BTW, the test plot was more of a demonstration to show how much better veggies do with the mycorrhizae additive (I know I'm spelling that wrong) that's new to us. It's a beneficial fungus that grows symbiotically with the plants' roots, helping them gather more nutrients and moisture. I need to specifically look at those today to see if there's a difference between the ones planted with and the ones without. I was a bit concerned that the two were planted too close together for an accurate assessment, but I think it was unfounded ~ it does seem from the pics that there's a difference already. Isn't it, Carrie?! I'm constantly amazed every time I see it. My section is right next to it, so I get to see it every morning and all day as I work. LOVE. That.

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mark_rachel, that is what I told my husband! And, Oak & Board, I've been studying this off and on for at least a year. You are one of my favorite commentors. I have learned a lot from you. Both of the samples are solid hardwood not engineered. KD is pleased with the quality of the floor and barely there bevel. Haven't seen a white oak floor yet in Michigan. Well aware of matching existing flooring of which we have none. Need a little more visual interest than the white oak. Considered natural hickory and I think it is too much for me. In my area, everyone is used to red oak. Boring Detroit area suburbs. Not a high end home.