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| the Jeffrey Pines smell like vanilla |
I planted a miniature garden last week, up at the cabin. It's a petite rectangle, which I encircled with pine cones. A few of my neighbors have noticed it, and commented that it looks pretty. I wanted something simple and natural for people to see when they walked by, or rode their bikes. I brought up a couple of my mom's animal figurines from her old house. They really work well with the trees. The seller left behind a ceramic duck that I added, too. I love the old, majestic oaks. They are so wise and ancient.
I dug up and relocated some of the irises that had multiplied at the pink cottage. I transplanted several lilac seedlings that were sprouting underneath the deck. I also bought a couple of six packs of hollyhocks, and spaced them wide, since they will get huge.
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| one of my neighbor's gardens |
I plan to add geraniums, sage, oregano, lemon thyme and cilantro. I chose plants that need very little water, since I have to lug it up the hill. I may buy a long extension hose. How's your garden doing?
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Oh, your new garden will look great once the plants get established! I love the pine cone border! Your neighbor's garden looks nice, too. The long extension hose sounds like a good idea! My garden is coming along, nicely, thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bless. I love my neighbor's garden. It looks so natural. I'm glad that yours is doing so well. You take good care of it.
DeleteThat's beautiful and the pine cones look amazing. They're huge!!!
ReplyDeleteI thing a long extension hose might be a very good idea! I guess I would.
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Thanks Joy. These are actually the smaller pine cones. Some are twice the size. The extension hose will have to be extra long.
Deletelooking good, the pine cones would make great mulch too i think, will be such a pretty corner once the iris' bloom
ReplyDeletethanx for sharing
Thanks, selina. I love irises. I plan to bring up more from the cottage. They have really multiplied quickly.
DeleteSounds wonderful! Looking forward to seeing everything grow!
ReplyDeleteSo am I, emw!
DeleteI love the pine cone border you've created. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules. Pine cones are so sweet.
DeleteI am also comforted and inspired by trees. Since moving to Indiana I have a new appreciation for trees in winter as well.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I forget that my front yard might make someone happy. We get a lot of foot traffic right now. This inspires me to tidy up - hopefully the rain will slow down for a few days.
Hi Debbie V. Front gardens can really lift the spirits of those walking their dogs and taking a stroll through the neighborhood. It's a fun way to meet people in the area.
DeleteNice! I can't wait to see it when they all grow in, the plants. Andrea
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea. I will post photos.
DeleteThat looks so pretty and natural. The pine cone edge is perfect for a woodland garden. I love vanilla scented plants, especially on a warm evening when the scent just seems to hang in the air.
ReplyDeleteIt is a woodland garden. You are right, Cherie. Jasmine has delicious smelling blossoms, too.
DeleteYour garden looks terrific. What a good idea to use the pinecones for a border. An extension hose for watering sounds like a must! I am looking forward to seeing how the garden progresses through the summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita. Everyone comments on the pinecones as a border. I have so many of them. I dug up some sage to add to it, too.
DeleteOh how fun. Little such gardens add so much character and with the figures peering out, there is a touch of whimsy)
ReplyDeleteI think so, too, LL. My mom had such pretty figurines. I think she would be happy to see them in their new home.
DeleteIt looks great. You are going to have a lovely garden very soon.
ReplyDeleteAre those white roses in your neighbor's garden? They look so pretty.
Hi Nil, Thanks. No, those aren't roses; they are something else. Something to do with snow, I think. I love them.
DeleteI love your new little garden with its pine cone border. Such a great idea! I love to walk past gardens, to see what people are growing. I often get good ideas about what grows well. MegXx
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Meg. It's a great way to learn. Thanks for the compliment.
DeleteI love that you made a border of those huge pine cones. Such a beautiful space. Stay well my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mereknits. Pine cones are so earthy; I love them.
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