Friday, August 21, 2009

LITTLE FLOWER GARDEN IS COMING ALONG

I enjoy visiting Aiken House and Garden - a list of my favorite blogs are over at the right.
It is the most beautiful garden at Carolyn's on Prince Edward Island. If you enjoy gardening, you must visit it at

My back yard is small - but big enough for me as I am a working lady and this garden layout, though small, has taken me a while to dig out.  I took a photo from the upstairs
looking down.



This summer I started a project and since I work a lot I just did a little each week.....I took out a section of the lawn on each side of my back yard and the first to happen was this left side with a giant Colorado Blue Spruce.



Then I did the opposite right side:



And this photo taken through the window screen shows how I was able to finally join the two in the middle. 


I think a garden team could easily get
this all done in a day or just hours but....




I do have a great deal to learn as I had a vegetable garden back in the 70's but want 
to learn to grown  some
flowers from seeds and
I am not sure Colorado
is the best place for
that without a 
greenhouse.

Our summer is shorter and
 it stays cool at night.

















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  1. CarolynAugust 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Hi Bernideen,

    Thank you so much for the compliments on our garden and for the link too.
    I love the new header on your blog.Your garden is charming and I am sure you will get lots of enjoyment from it.
    Thank you again,
    Carolyn

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  2. BrushedByAnAngelAugust 21, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I love your garden. I wish I could do something to mine, perhaps in the fall, it just gets to hot in Florida to work outside much. Love the door, a neat idea.

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  3. MarthaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    A very pretty garden and I do think gardens look great from above.

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  4. ellen b.August 21, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Things are looking mighty fine in that backyard Bernideen! Good job... :0)

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  5. Marilyn MillerAugust 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Fun to see the different views of your yard.

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  6. Prim Rose Hill ©2008-2020August 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I love your backyard garden! And that new banner is awesome!! Did you make the chair covers? they are divine!!

    Hugs,
    Sheri

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  7. SarahAugust 21, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Bernideen, it's too hot here to enjoy my garden right now. I'm ready for summer to end! Your garden is lovely, and I know the temps in Colorado are just perfect. Enjoy your wonderful setting!

    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs from Hyacinth

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  8. parTea ladyAugust 21, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Your garden is really lovely. What a pretty welcome door - I love the climbing flowers and sign. Your Colorado Blue Spruce is quite stately.

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  9. Mrs. EAugust 22, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Lovely... *sigh*

    Sweet Weekend Blessings to you!!

    Love~ Miss Jen

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  10. Donna and Miss SpenserAugust 22, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Wow...your garden/back yard has a lot of "wow" factors! I love all your intimate spots...very inspirational! Keep up the great work!! ~Donna

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  11. GabrielaAugust 22, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    The Blue Spruce is my favorite tree!
    Your garden looks so cozy...


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  12. CharoAugust 22, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    So pretty photos from your yard, it's so beautiful.

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  13. SonalidaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Photos are very nice. Great job. I had to close my blog because my template crashed. I tried many options but kept getting error messages.
    I am working on a new blog, I will let you know when ready.

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