It is my hope that we can make significant progress in the back yard this Spring and Summer. So, here are some "before" photos, though strictly speaking, we have already pruned the fruit trees for three years, eradicated weeds, laid a sprinkler system, and done a walkway. So we have already made significant progress. The people who owned our house before us called the back yards the "Jungle", and hadn't touched it in 10 years or so.
Here, Dave begins the raised bed for the vegetable garden.
This view (above) is looking to the northeast from the pear tree in back.
And this is looking to the southeast from the pear tree, towards where the vegetable garden will be.
This is looking west from the vegetable garden area, towards the apple tree and pear tree.
And this is looking from the side yard due south. Watch for updates :-)
Here, Dave begins the raised bed for the vegetable garden.
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Hi Aunt Chris!!
Your backyard looks lovely! It would be so nice to see it and meet you sometime.
I did (unhappily) know about the math requirement-but I've decided not to pursue it my first semester. I think at this point I'll be taking Hons Rhet and Great Books, Western Civ, a Classics course, either Greek or German, and music.
Don't worry, Sarah-- you'll do great, and be a blessing to the Hillsdale community!
And I believe the backyard will be beautiful one day...and when you come to visit, we will sit under the tree on a swing in the far southwest corner and chat while the hummingbirds visit the flowers that will grow there one day, and sip fresh brewed tea. :-) You are welcome any time!
Ooh, it looks like your yard will be lovely. :-)
But--but--if you get rid of the Jungle, where will we play adventure croquet?
LOL Carolyn! I think it can still be a croqueting adventure back there!
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