As you know, I freaking love spring! It is my favorite time of year! I enjoy every minute spent weeding, trimming and prepping the beds. I shot these pics several weeks ago (and then couldn’t find my camera cable) and am amazed at how much the garden has grown since then. I have had my first day lilies blooming, my peonies are opening, and my grapes are going crazy this year! I so enjoy taking my computer out and listening to my water features, the birds singing, and the hummers as they dive-bomb each other! It brings peace to my chaotic life. Izze, nearly 2 now loves to be outside, especially if water is involved.
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Beautiful yellow bird chillin’ in my yard |
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and from a distance |
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Grand-kid play thing – who says they are spoiled rotten? |
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Table that came with the above |
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Archway to garden terrace |
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Back yard rear fence |
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More rear view |
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Peonies getting ready to bloom |
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Rockers at rear of yard |
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Rear of yard |
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More of back yard |
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South east corner of yard – this is where the quail congregate |
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East side of yard |
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Succulent bird bath |
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East side yard |
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Fountain on east side yard |
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Small table and chairs on the east side of house – best place on a hot day as it is always shaded. |
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Chimney pot fountain |
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Chimney pot with japanese maple and bird house on east side |
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East side/front yard |
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Looking to the south on the east side |
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Fairy watching over my east garden beds |
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East side yard bench and path |
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Izze by the weeping rock – she LOVES anything to do with water! |
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Izze, bird house and weeping rock |
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Birdhouse against rear of house |
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pathway leading up from basement apartment |
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Old school bell gifted from my parents |
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Sitting area under water-proofed deck |
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Another view of the play house |
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Front bench and Japanese Maple |
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Front porch/door with small water feature |
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My crazy up-cycled owl and one of the flower pots |
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Izze by the mill stone fountain |
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Swing now in the front looking toward the mountains |
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Front view from west |
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Fruit tree terrace – pumpkin vines are already coming up! |
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West side yard |
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Izze on my metal flower bench front west yard |
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Are you done yet grandma?! |
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Grape vines behind bushes in rear yard |
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Archway to garden boxes |
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Quail hang out |
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East rear side yard |
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Weeping rock |
One of my favorite hummers fueling up
We are working on sprucing up the front of the house. A new garage door has been ordered and will be up in about 3 weeks. I replaced the garage and porch lighting and LOVE them! David also got outdoor string lights up on the upper deck and lower patio – we have struggled with a lack of lighting since we finished the deck several years ago. Pics to follow shortly. I love to feel like I own a little piece of paradise. Happy spring to all of you!