Some Early Morning Shots

Almost out of photos from the tour on Saturday, but here are some close ups of things people have asked about. As always, you can click to make them bigger.  First, the ajuga bed with Carolyn's topiary teddy bears:               

                            

Here is the very cool "Boardwalk" that Chuck fashioned to go under the arbor.  This area is pretty low in the yard, and collects water whenever it rains.  I had reached that, "I'm not spending any more money!  Just add pinestraw!" point, when Chuck decided this was a better solution.  He was definitely right!

This is the end of the wine bottle border.  Couldn't come up with a clever way of ending it, but I think this worked pretty well.  (It's one giant tree root in this area, so digging wasn't an option).

The "Shade Walk" is really just the utilitarian side of the house where all of the utility meters and such are mounted.  The old flower cart loaded with houseplants did the trick pretty well.  Thanks to Carol C for assembling all the junk in my garage into something pretty!

Yesterday we had 50 people or so here for a "shorts and flip flops" casual lunch to celebrate the birthday, so I'm getting off to a slow start this morning.  I guess it's time to get moving......have a great day!