Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Watson/Shelton Garden

Not all homes with lovely gardens are grand.  Just look at this charming cottage. That's LeRoy on the porch talking to Tom. 



 There was so much to see just in the front garden. 



 The bees were busy here. 
 Laura loves clematis, and has lots of them.  This one is spectacular!

 Here we go around the side, through the arbor and into the back yard. 
 Up against the house is a very tall Chilean fire tree.
 It's blooms are fire engine red.
 The cute little chicken coop
is home to equally cute chickens. 


 Free form raised beds will soon be filled with vegetable starts.
 The happy bees also have a lovely purple home.  I was assured they were much too busy to bother with me. 

What a fun garden!
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13 comments:

  1. AlisonMay 23, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    What a lovely garden! Great shot of the fire tree bloom. I've enjoyed your recent posts about the latest NPA tours, but I've been away from home and couldn't comment. Thanks for sharing your photos and stories from them.

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  2. Rambling WoodsMay 23, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my gosh..I love this house, the people and their garden...Michelle

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  3. mamasmercantileMay 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    What a beautiful looking garden, the chicken coop was a great delight.

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  4. DJanMay 23, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    What a beautiful garden. I love those free form raised beds, and the iris are in such vibrant colors of purple, just made me smile :-)

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  5. jaz@octoberfarmMay 23, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    what a wonderful house and garden!

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  6. Arkansas PattiMay 23, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    He has done such a great job with the space he has. I looks like a paradise to live in and enjoy.

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  7. RedMay 23, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    They have a tremendous garden with lots of color and different shapes.

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  8. KayMay 23, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    This is just so awesome! I can't get over the fact that they have chickens and bees there too. I've never seen clematis like those. Amazing!

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  9. OlgaMay 24, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    That is adorable, that cottage.

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  10. Far Side of FiftyMay 24, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful gardens, the Iris are stunning:)

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  11. Henny PennyMay 24, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    This garden is adorable! I want a little chicken coop like theirs!

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  12. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Great use of space and beautiful purple flowers, my favorite too. And what a cute chicken coop!

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  13. outlawgardenerMay 25, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    It's a wonderful garden! Love you picture of the golden bees against the purple hive.

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