My Gardens

[jfrancho]

I've posted several individual flower shots, but none of the gardens themselves. So I thought I take some wider shots to give you an idea of what can be done in a modest city lot. These are really just different views of the yard. If anyone has any suggestions on better angles, go ahead, but these are really just snapshots of the way I see the yard.

Ok, the first is from the sidewalk. To orient yourself, these were taken in the evening, and my house faces South.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610263-M.jpg

The view, from my throne, on the front porch.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610398-M.jpg

A wider shot of the porch.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610362-M.jpg

My son's corner.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610270-M.jpg

A closer shot of his garden:
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610410-M.jpg

The birdbath area, featuring my prized Charlie Brown Christmas Tree (weeping larch)..
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610332-M.jpg

The lavender hedge.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610344-M.jpg

The secret side garden that no one sees.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610243-M.jpg

And a bonus pic, for taking the time.
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610299-M.jpg

[Maureen Souza]

Nice.....love those east coast homes and summer gardens! Great pictures!

[jfrancho]

Thanks, Maureen. It's my funky little Cape Cod, disguised as a ranch. The first pic really shows off the weird addition.

[mrclark321]

Nice pics and a great looking home. Takes some TLC for all those flowers.

Dan

[jopfin]

I like your house and your gardens, thanks for sharing.............Joe

[jfrancho]

Sorry, No. 2 is a view OF my throne, here is the pic I intended to post:
http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/26610253-M.jpg

[jfrancho]

Nice pics and a great looking home. Takes some TLC for all those flowers.

DanThanks, Dan. It's a tiny house, but I like it. You should see my water bill....I wish I could pay in weeds.

[jfrancho]

I like your house and your gardens, thanks for sharing.............JoeThanks, and you're welcome.

[jfrancho]

Just a quick progress report -- the dalias are fully blooming now.http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/35518669-L.jpg

[sparker1]

Beautiful gardens & nice photos of them.

[jfrancho]

Thanks Stan. I'm glad you were looking.

[Ginni77]

Lovely garden. I'm glad to see a rose in that secret part!

[jfrancho]

Thanks Ginni77. I am told by my neighbors that those roses are about 40 years old. They were neglected for many years, and have taken some time and work to bloom.

[jfrancho]

I thought I'd post some pictures of the weeping larch's fall colors. This is a deciduous conifer - a little unusal - an evergreen that isn't always green. These aren't the most interesting pictures, I just wanted to show the color change.

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/45125987-L.jpg

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/45125982-L.jpg

[dancinec]

Nice series of shots, more of a work in progress, thanks for sharing.

[jfrancho]

I'll have to put up some winter shots, so I can go full circle.

[jfrancho]

Well, I missed winter. It's my birthday today, and late last week, a present from my parents was delivered. Very exciting stuff.

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/70930507-L.jpg

Yep, that's a few cubic yards of topsoil! Here is where this dirt will eventually live.

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/70931834-L.jpg

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/70930442-L.jpg

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/70930384-L.jpg

So there's the current state of gardening affairs at my house.

[dewmuw]

Happy Birthday. :) I remember getting 5 tonnes of top soil and the guy delivered it to the front and just lifted the tipper. I then had to wheelbarrow the whole lot of it to the back. :(

[pup]

tons of flowers, well manicured,
nicely landscaped and tightly kept: i like it!

[jfrancho]

Another update:

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/92498159-L.jpg

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/92498177-L.jpg

http://plan-b.smugmug.com/photos/92498200-L.jpg

[daclozer]

Nice little spread you have there and some great shooting material. You don't even need to leave the yard to get great shots, I am so jealous.

[marie]

:cool:
gorgeous changes with the seasons
your son must be delighted to see such beauty springing up, especially in his own little patch
really lovely