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11-10-2011, 11:14 AM #1Registered User
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The Home Garden
27 June 2007 A real Garden 27 June 2007 The Home Garden
Looking back on the garden pictures, since I took over this property 0.4 acre, in the Fall of 2003, 2007 was the best year for weather.Many plants have been added and various beds enlarged over the intervening years.
The yard was water impregnated clay and all grass. I put in about 300 feet of five inch plastic weeping tile in a two foot trench by hand to improve drainage.The slope was about two feet from back of the yard to the front, so the drainage was directed to the front city storm drains.
The clay was mixed with compost about 100 yards over six years. My style and techniques have changed as required. Now I use much wood chip mulch, and have determined which vegetables grow the best. About ten yards of compost is added supplied free of charge from the city during the month of May. A half a yard is allowed each day, and is transported via a box in the back of the van. I try to add some significant plant each year.Durgan
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Absolutely amazing!
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Gorgeous. Your dedication really pays off. It is beautiful.
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Wow. You are such a good inspiration, thank you Durgan
Hello from Sunny Central Florida
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Hard work, knowledge, the right tools, good fertilizer weather & plants makes for an awesome garden indeed.
I don't think I've ever seen a Passion Flower before, how beautiful. Seeing a picture of Neena made me smile too. She was such a beautiful dog and a dear friend to you.~*Darlene*~
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You garden is so beautiful, amazing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Neena is so cute, I am so glad you shared a picture of her as well. Thank you for always being willing to share your knowledge and pictures with us here it has helped inspire me and I enjoy them so much.
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Thank you so much for sharing your pictures, its like a breath of fresh air. It is just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing the pictures of Neena, she sure was special, she is really missed.
I really enjoyed your garden.Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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I have to add that the work that you do is amazing,love to see your pics which show the beauty and abundance of crops that your gardens bring.I love your selection of lilys.
You sir, are an inspiration,and I look forward to your posts.
Hate to see the season pass,but will look forward to next year.Look out though,I may just be asking for alot of advice next year.lol
Thanks for sharing your pics Durgan.
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