Julie's Garden

I visited a friend recently and had to post some pictures of her charming garden. On one side of the yard she has a nice sized vegetable patch protected by a picket fence. I can see basil, beans, carrots, lettuce, and parsley growing inside.

The fence is lined with chicken-wire type material to keep out those woodland creatures who like to feast on our veggies. At the back end of the patch she has the wire fencing covered with climbing sweet peas, which are doing extremely well and should soon be blooming.

Moving to the other side of the yard is a very natural looking rock wall that edges a raised bed. This is where the tomatoes are planted. Once again, we have the cute picket fence detail to tie it all together. Also, notice the thyme growing over the rocks - it's doing really well in this location! When Julie needs to tend to her tomatoes, she steps right on top of the thyme and it releases a wonderful scent as she does her chores. Afterwards the plant bounces back into its original shape. Pretty nifty!

Wait, there's a new addition to the yard! A lovely fountain which sounds like a babbling brook (or a strong rainstorm) just outside the back door. Leading up to it is a beautiful sandstone path lined with perennials. I think Julie's outdone herself this year!