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Natalie’s Parents Garden

Penguin Wanderlust October 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

Natalie’s Parents Garden

I flew to Glasgow last year with my burner friend, Natalie. After I visited family for a week in Scotland I took the train to Oswaldtwistle in northern England to visit with her family.

They have a fairly narrow backyard going out from the house. Typical backyards have just grass with flowers along the edge. Instead this one has made effective use of the space with varied shapes.

backyard

water feature

Centerpiece

I should fix the horizon on this photo.

closeup of centerpiece

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water feature

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frog

The frog is by ferns and variegated hosta. I had hostas in my yard but the deer ate them all. They prefer the shade.

garden frog

A closeup of the pond’s frog. I have a toad statue that’s about the size of this frog. In Ottawa I kept it in my small garden with the roses and called it my Rose Toad.

pond deck

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hidden sitting area

There is a hidden sitting area.

raised beds

Then there are raised beds for the vegetables.

contained in pots

Three types of hosta contained in pots/planters. Possibly a grape ivy amongst them.

greenhouse

not a bleeding heart

bleeding hearts maybe

Astilbe ?

side plantingClose up of Astilbe

close up of Astilbe

back of the house

hanging baskets

Ask Joan how they keep the baskets watered. There is a water collection bucket to the left of the sundeck.

 

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more hanging baskets

Deck planters

deck planters

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mellow backyard

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backyard view from above

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Carolyn Pullman, aka Penguin Wanderlust, is a traveller who loves to explore and experience new adventures. More of a country mouse than a town mouse discovering gardens is a favourite pastime. The plants differ so widely depending on the part of the world and the climate.

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