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  • Garden Details

    The Newly Planted Backyard

    This is the second of three posts sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and…
    May 4, 2018
  • Hostas and Heuchera

    I’m So Handy

    There was snow on the ground 10 days ago, but since then I've been out in the garden every day,…
    April 27, 2018
  • The Backyard, After Winter, Before Changes

    Bettering the Backyard

    This is the first post of three sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and…
    March 29, 2018
  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my…
    November 21, 2017
  • Queen Anne Victorian House, Front Garden

    How Our Garden Blooms in June

    First, may I point out that we have a new 9x12 area of grass? Because I finally found sod for…
    June 6, 2017
  • Side View, Front Yard with Antique Iron Victorian Fence

    The Front Garden’s New Layout

    This is the second of two posts sponsored by RISE's AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and…
    May 25, 2017
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  • Garden Details

    The Newly Planted Backyard

    This is the second of three posts sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The…

    May 4, 201810 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Hostas and Heuchera

    I’m So Handy

    There was snow on the ground 10 days ago, but since then I’ve been out in the garden every day, all day. It’s looking good!…

    April 27, 20187 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • The Backyard, After Winter, Before Changes

    Bettering the Backyard

    This is the first post of three sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The…

    March 29, 201819 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my head that the reality does…

    November 21, 20173 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Queen Anne Victorian House, Front Garden

    How Our Garden Blooms in June

    First, may I point out that we have a new 9×12 area of grass? Because I finally found sod for sale, and I bought it,…

    June 6, 201712 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Side View, Front Yard with Antique Iron Victorian Fence

    The Front Garden’s New Layout

    This is the second of two posts sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve…

    May 25, 201712 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
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