A brief gardening respite
I know we are supposed to be all about the food here. But part of the reason there has been a decrease in food discussions is an increase in gardening preparations.
For Mrs. McMuffin (no longer a blog to link to, but they are fabulous twitter whores) I'd like to show the recent before and after snaps.
We had covered our chain link fence (7ft in height from previous owners Irish Wolfhounds) with a split bamboo and subsequent thatch fencing to hide my neighbors (two neighbors) detritus that they tuck out of their view behind their garages and directly into mine.
This year I ordered some bamboo from a lovely company called calibamboo. The fence is really well made, solid, with each bamboo piece cut just above a nodule so no water can get inside and freeze and split. I am quite pleased with the quality and would recommend them to anyone. Someday I will show you the early pics when I moved in and all this 'garden' was is grass and holes and an old rotting dog house with a skunk living underneath.
Before
After 1
3 weeks later
An introduction to the dry Japanese River bed
Puppies give their approval
And...the new garden guest. As long as he sticks to the weeds he won't end up as a braise.
And this ends our brief garden respite, at least until the veg and herb bed looks presentable.
That bamboo really does the trick! I love the transformation!
Posted by: Rose | May 26, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Beautiful! I have about an acre that needs your magical touch.
Posted by: Karan | May 26, 2009 at 03:27 PM
WOW!!! That bamboo looks amazing!!! Well done :-)
Posted by: Janet | May 26, 2009 at 05:15 PM
OOOOHHHH.
WOW.
Posted by: c | May 26, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Now it's my turn to say "jealous". I haven't had a chance to do anything in my garden other than kill one tomato plant and put two others in.
I love the bamboo and if the garden gets puppy approval then it's a good garden!
Posted by: breadchick | May 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Really lovely! It look so cool and inviting. I think I'll lay down next to the doggie!
Posted by: pam | May 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM
So peaceful and beautiful!! You're welcome to come design my garden anytime! ;-)
Posted by: Jaden, SteamyKitchen | May 27, 2009 at 01:57 PM
WOW! You did a beautiful job! As I type this I am so sore from digging a new garden bed, planting, and cutting and laying landscape fabric.
OK, I just supervised all but the landscape fabric. Thank God for college graduate sons!!
Posted by: Loretta | May 31, 2009 at 03:16 PM
That bamboo is great. What a transformation!
Posted by: Blue Witch | June 02, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Hi Jo,
I love your garden. You'll have to come give me gardening tips once I move. I've never lived in a place with more than a porch before, so I am gardeningly challenged ;)
Cheers,
-Helen
Posted by: Helen | June 04, 2009 at 08:05 PM
I love what you did in your backyard!
I do have some fears about bamboo overtaking one's yard but am sure you won't let that happen~!
And the happy sleeping dog ~ Please tell me what type and its name?!
Posted by: Nancy | June 07, 2009 at 10:59 AM