My evolving backyard

06/23/2010

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There was a time when I envisioned my backyard to be filled with beautifully landscaped flower beds, a bubbling pond and chic patio furniture.  Today I share my backyard with Gimli, an active German shorthaired pointer, my two year old daughter Katrina, and my husband who loves to putter.

A new swing set and sand box now occupy the space where I once planned on planting a hosta garden. And plans for more flower beds have been modified or forgotten. Not that I mind in the slightest. Our backyard is a great place for all family members to relax, unwind and have a little fun.  Of course the 80,000 liter pool in the middle of the yard certainly helps! What fun is a perfectly manicured lawn and pristine flower beds if you can’t enjoy your space.
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My veggie garden thief

06/09/2010

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I’ve got a veggie garden mystery. I planted beets, carrots, and radishes using seed tape only to discover the tape unearthed and strewn across the soil. I couldn’t for the life of my figure out who my garden thief was. You see, my veggie garden is surrounded by a fence, so that eliminates bunnies. I’ve never had problems with squirrels since the dog keeps them out of our yard. The following weekend I planted more seed tape, and low and behold it was dug up again.

My next solution was to plant good old fashion seeds, thinking maybe it was the tape attracting my thief. Success…my seeds germinated and seedlings are growing rapidly. I discovered last week who was to blame for my missing seed tape – it was a morning dove. Last year they left my seed tape alone. I don’t know why this silly bird thought my veggie garden was an all-you-can-eat buffet. But as long as they leave it alone from now on, I won’t bare any ill will.

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