But Wait, There's More!

I just came across several photos of a landscaping project we tackled back during late Summer in the west side of our yard.  Here is a photo of how it looked before.

We buried that winding paver path earlier in the Spring.  Even with a sod cutter, it was a lot of work.  As you can see, I'd already created a bed along the edge of the house on the left there as well as a few scattered plants along the fence.

After renting a sod cutter again to remove the lawn, this is what the same area looks like now.

 I am pretty amazed at what a difference a few plants and some fresh mulch can make.

 Here is one more shot that shows the view of my little mailbox garden from inside the gate.  I love how the neighbor's Aspen tree arches way over into our yard and provides some afternoon dappled shade.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

As I watch the snowflakes whirl around outside my window, it occurs to me that another year has almost slipped past and not a single peep from my blog this year.  So, in keeping with the season, here are a few photos from our annual trip to Aissen Tree Farm.

      It looks like Jeremy is hauling that tree for miles but really our truck is hidden behind some trees up ahead.

It's been a good year for us garden-wise and otherwise.  We have several fun garden projects planned for 2014 and I hope to document them here.  

Happy Holidays!