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Been Awhile
Jan 26, 2008 | 4:54 PM PST
Its been while since I was here and I had forgotten what a neat site this is We had a bit of a mishap........ to put it mildly. Last May we lost our garage and everything in it including my car due to a fire So this past year has been about rebuilding and since my husband took the job on himself its been a long haul ,but we are nearly there . Some areas of my garden near the garage suffered but by late summer most had returned although some shrubs and plants were lost for good . Luckly though no one was hurt and the house was fine . So its January and I find myself dreaming of my garden and looking forward to spring. I plan to dust off my grow stand and prep my trays and pots so I can get started I want to grow geraniums and impatiens as I found myself buying them alot at the nurseries last year I will also grow my usual double petunias as they have become a favorite of mine. I would like to have things underway by the end of the month. My potting shed worked out well for harding off my seedlings last season, once I put them in the shed that is where they stayed untill I was ready to plant them out it was great not having to move them in and out all the time. Speaking of the shed it was remarkable that it was not damaged at all buy the fire not even by the heat :-) which is amazing since it stands so close to the garage. I will post some pictures of the changes we made to the side fence We opened it up by putting in a gate and a flag stone pathway leading to the back yard Once the rose and clematis grows over the gateway it should be nice . Till next time :-)
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Jan 26, 2008 | 4:54 PM PST
Its been while since I was here and I had forgotten what a neat site this is We had a bit of a mishap........ to put it mildly. Last May we lost our garage and everything in it including my car due to a fire So this past year has been about rebuilding and since my husband took the job on himself its been a long haul ,but we are nearly there . Some areas of my garden near the garage suffered but by late summer most had returned although some shrubs and plants were lost for good . Luckly though no one was hurt and the house was fine . So its January and I find myself dreaming of my garden and looking forward to spring. I plan to dust off my grow stand and prep my trays and pots so I can get started I want to grow geraniums and impatiens as I found myself buying them alot at the nurseries last year I will also grow my usual double petunias as they have become a favorite of mine. I would like to have things underway by the end of the month. My potting shed worked out well for harding off my seedlings last season, once I put them in the shed that is where they stayed untill I was ready to plant them out it was great not having to move them in and out all the time. Speaking of the shed it was remarkable that it was not damaged at all buy the fire not even by the heat :-) which is amazing since it stands so close to the garage. I will post some pictures of the changes we made to the side fence We opened it up by putting in a gate and a flag stone pathway leading to the back yard Once the rose and clematis grows over the gateway it should be nice . Till next time :-)
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Jan 26, 2008 | 9:39 PM PST
So sorry to hear about the fire. I'm glad you've come back! I have never forgotten your photos--they were my inspiration for a garden I put in under one of my trees this summer. I'm battling dry soil and too much changing shade/sun patterns to accomplish what you did though. Welcome back! |
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Jan 27, 2008 | 5:02 AM PST
Sorry about the fire & Welcome back! I like the idea of a potting shed. Right now I do have a solarium room where I do all my plantings but something more outside might be cool. I will check your photos - Thank you! Debbie in IL |
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Jan 27, 2008 | 8:12 AM PST
Thank you both! I am glad to be back. Sweetlebee I bet it will do better this year might just need some time to fill in a bit and what about maybe a bit of mulch in the area might that help some I used mulch last summer 1st time ever out front in my rock garden and let me tell you I am sold!it made a big difference. Last edited by karynthegarden on January 27th at 10:29 AM. |
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Jan 27, 2008 | 8:36 AM PST
Yes, I definitely have to mulch more! I think my gardens eat mulch! I never seem to have enough even though we've ordered yards of it a few times! |
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Jan 28, 2008 | 11:09 AM PST
So glad everyone is OK and that you have your gardening cap on again. Linda B |
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