21
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

Height Of Summer ~ Wild flowers in bloom:   The garden had recovered nicely from its insect nightmares and all was growing quickly now under the hot summer sun. The vegetable part of the garden was producing a large crop. There was an abundant amount of Early Girl and Big Boy tomatoes growing big and succulent on their vine, even the smaller cherry tomatoes were fruitful this year. The peppers were growing large, as well and some even had a touch of red on their green skin. Sara and Gar... Read More

18
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

My garden Story:      A Garden’s Tale: A Perspective On Life!   By Gillwho   Background:   The garden was set behind a beautiful white Victorian house in a small New England, USA town. The house was surrounded by perennial flowers and had herbs growing in window boxes attached to the kitchen window. There was a lush lawn with a willow tree in the front of the house. Annual flowers and vegetables were grown in the garden, which was in the back of th... Read More

08
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

SUMMERTIME:   The garden was delighted, summer had finally arrived last night, and the garden woke to the cheerful voices of Sara and Garth, “No more school, summer vacation is here!!!” They would be spending more time in the garden now. Sara and Garth both had something in their hands. Garth had the familiar looking gardening tools, but what did Sara have? Sara put down what she was carrying, and the garden could now tell it was seed packages. “Hmm, a little late to start seeds,�... Read More

19
Jun/2008

by Gillwho

My garden Story: A Garden’s Tale: A Perspective On Life! By Gillwho EARLY SPRING: The garden stirred slowly, it was quietly waking up after a long winter’s sleep. It could feel the snow receding and the warmth of the spring sun on its soil. The first signs of new growth were happening slowly just under the soil. Weeds and flowers were stirring, their roots pushing carefully through the still chilly underground. In a day or two, the first green tips of the stem and le... Read More

20
May/2008

by calviaart

This is my new area for mostly my Japanese Red Maples and other smaller bushes that hopefully will grow to be much larger. In the little waterfall fixture that doesn't work any more I discovered a tiny spring frog in the fixture. Just as I finished the new garden I heard her start to sing. I got a tear then and named it "Princess Garden". It really sets the back yard off and shows up so beautiful as you drive up the driveway.
I can hardly wait for it to develope and will probably spend a lot... Read More