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Spotted this in my garden. Maybe it’s my lucky day?
Taken at The Cat Shack
Gardens Gone Wild!
Gardens Gone Wild! Originally uploaded by Kate O’ Our garden has gone almost all summer without maintenance (darn my pesky thyroid), and it really shows. We haven’t been too concerned about it, figuring my health us more important than a
Lily
Lily Originally uploaded by Kate O’ These Asiatic lilies have been incredibly fussy since I planted them, so I’m thrilled to see a flower turn up.
The fieldstone effect
Detail of front walkway at gate, originally uploaded by Kate O’. One of the interesting things about getting deep into any major project, like renovating a house and yard, is that new metaphors sometimes emerge throughout the process. For me,
The amazing resurrecting lilies!
I didn’t think I was in the mood to do it, but I did it. I got outside right after breakfast (which, by the way, was a waffle with diced mango and kiwi along with my absolute favorite coffee, Bongo
I can’t think of a subject stupid enough
I backed out of the backyard into the alley this morning — naturally, we’re parking out back these days — and was detoured when I got to the end of the alley by Morgan Park Place construction blocking my normal
How does your garden grow?
This is the moment Karsten and I have been waiting for: the daylilies have started to bloom! Thought I’d show a picture or two of the stars, as well as a few pics of some of the other sections of
Springtime in the garden
Springtime in the garden, originally uploaded by Kate O’. All our hard work last year in the garden is starting to pay off in bright, beautiful color across the yard. The only disappointment so far is that the boxwoods we