Birds, flowers, vegetables, trees and sitting places
are in abundance in our back yard.
We enjoy places to sit and rest from our outdoor labors.
I've never been good at remembering names of
flowers or birds…other than the better known ones.
I just enjoy them and love being able to pick fresh flowers for indoors.
The knock-out roses knocked themselves out again this year.
We took down the boys' tree house when we moved from our old house
and used the wood to build raised garden beds.
There remained just one bit--the ladder.
The Gardener decided it was time to let the zucchinis roam on their own,
so he got the ladder from storage and made these beds.
Look closely and you can see ladder rungs.
The zukes seem to like it!
Raised beds are so practical. Ours don't have rungs though!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing rose. Mine are only just beginning to come into flower.
Your yard and gardens look so nice with the mature trees and lovely sitting spots. I also like your sunroom(?). The knockout roses are gorgeous! Have a beautiful week ahead.
ReplyDeletePam
Now this is recycling! I love the throwback pic. So great to see veggies growing and your relaxing places. Ahhh...sweet warm weather! :)
ReplyDeleteJane x
Great repurposing! (I thought you might have built a little cabin for the grands.) I want to know all the plants and flowers, birds and aimals...brain too small to hold it all. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad there's someone else who has trouble remembering all the plant and bird names. I do, too. Love the repurposing of the old tree house into plant beds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, relaxing places... they really invite one to sit down and to enjoy all the beauty around.
The basketful of flowers looks gorgeous! ♥
You have a lovely yard. I like all the pretty spots to sit and relax and listen to the birds and enjoy your gardens. It is neat you were able to re-cycle the wood for your raised beds. Have a happy day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness I'm not alone in forgetting the names of birds and plants, I just enjoy them as you do.
ReplyDeleteRaised beds are so practical aren't they.
You can never have too many places to sit in the garden for the times you need a break from all the hard work or just to let the sun warm your face.
What a lovely shady yard you have!
ReplyDeleteAll that's missing is a pitcher of sweet iced tea with lemon!! Lovely spaces to sit in. What a good idea to utilize the wood--raised beds and happy memories.
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Bonnie
I love how you used the tree house and the ladder in your garden! Your yard looks like a cozy and inviting spot!
ReplyDeleteI love all your sitting areas. That is what I am trying to work on in our yard this year.
ReplyDeleteI love your raised beds, and that you were able to reuse the wood!
Your hydrangea header is beautiful! Is that in your yard?
Deanna
You have a wonderful place to sit and ponder. Love the uses you have for the children's old memories.
ReplyDeleteI love raised beds! Wonderful places to sit and enjoy the great outdoors. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteI love your sitting and resting places! To have a few is terrific. The roses have out done themselves. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteDare I say we're from an age where nothing goes to waste? The old ladder looks right at home with zucchinis growing between the rungs and I see a couple of good spots to sit for afternoon tea.
ReplyDeleteThanks fro linking to Mosaic Monday Dotsie.
I love the tall trees in your yard.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely photos. And Ilike your header with the hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteYour yard looks like a lovely place to sit and relax. Just gorgeous! Enjoyed the boys' tree house too...even as raised beds. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I love the basket of flowers and that ladder bed...
ReplyDeleteThe knock out roses are gorgeous. They do well here in Florida and I've always wanted to plant some. Enjoy your week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your swing is perfect for relaxing with a book and cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely back yard. The roses are just stunning and I really like the raised beds. Our son has a garden where we get most of our produce from but I do try my hand at growing tomatoes. So far they are doing great. Is that red clay I see? Looks a lot like my back yard! In NC, that's all we have :(
ReplyDeleteYour backyard looks so lush and cool, Dotsie! The perfect haven.
ReplyDeleteThe old swing reminds me of one my grandmother had on the back porch of her mountain cabin. Yes, your yard does look restful and peaceful, a wonderful place relax. As you, I don't always know the names of the plants that I plant, not even the common name, let alone the scientific name. I just want them to grow and look pretty--as do yours. I hope you are enjoying your week.
ReplyDeleteLooking at your backyard, I know I would be having lots of "sits" as it is so inviting!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful little spot to sit and relax out in the yard. So shady and pretty. Your flowers are pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteOh Dotsie, I LOVE that last photo!! Those cut flowers in the basket are just lovely!! I like the ladder rungs in the zucchini bed -- great idea. We want to build raised beds in our backyard; hopefully we'll get to it sooner rather than later. ;) I hope you're having a good week and enjoying this weather!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Denise
What a beautiful yard with such peaceful settings. My own needs to be mowed but we have been drenched for a few days and I need warm air to dry it first~
ReplyDeletePodso,
ReplyDeleteAh~h~h. . .such a lovely Garden, dear friend!!!
I'd love to sit a spell, too!!!
Love the repurposing of your ladder and tree house!!!
Your knock out roses are gorgeous!!!
"Mr. Ed" is experimenting with "zukes" here on the Prairie, this Season.
Time will tell!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What beautiful tall trees you have shading your back garden! That looks like a wonderful place to sit. In fact, you have several lovely sitting areas. A very pleasant back yard!
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