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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
  • Peonies

    I haven't done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by…
    June 9, 2011
  • Our Backyard Patio Furniture

    We've decided to go with IKEA's Urban chairs for our backyard. They're comfortable, modern, inexpensive, and they won't burn your…
    April 14, 2010
  • On the Fence

    I've been thinking about trying to create a little privacy along our back fence for quite some time. I saw…
    April 12, 2010
  • Evergreens Needed

    I took a photo of our snowy backyard this morning, and I've been using it to plan for some new…
    February 25, 2010
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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
  • Peonies

    I haven’t done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by growing with wild abandon. It’s…

    June 9, 201156 commentsOutside
  • Our Backyard Patio Furniture

    We’ve decided to go with IKEA’s Urban chairs for our backyard. They’re comfortable, modern, inexpensive, and they won’t burn your bottom (as we fear metal…

    April 14, 201032 commentsOutside
  • On the Fence

    I’ve been thinking about trying to create a little privacy along our back fence for quite some time. I saw the DYNING wind/sun shield at…

    April 12, 201047 commentsOutside
  • Evergreens Needed

    I took a photo of our snowy backyard this morning, and I’ve been using it to plan for some new additions. The garden has come…

    February 25, 201049 commentsOutside
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