Monthly Archives: June 2012

Side trip: The perils of chickens

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Unwit

I had never considered just how chickens might possibly escalate. We’ve been very excited about the prospect of having chickens next door.  The husband-type component of the world’s best neighbors is building a great-looking chicken coop.   So far it’s plywood … Continue reading →

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On thorns, and thornless rose recommendations

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Unwit

On thorns I love the fact that roses have thorns.  I think their silky-soft petals, gorgeous colors, and sensuous scents coupled with razor-sharp, bloodthirsty thorns make a piquant combination.  But not everybody feels the way I do.  So here are … Continue reading →

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You might notice a lot of blue stuff in my garden.  I think I first started using this band of blues when I bought the folding bistro table and chairs on the side porch.  The chairs not only had molded … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Unwit | 4 Comments

Structure 2: Arches

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Unwit

Here Lulu leads the way into the backyard.   We got her from the Frankfort humane society in 1998, shortly after we bought the house. Arches are some great bang for the buck for a lot of reasons: They point out … Continue reading →

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Structure 1: Porch

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Unwit

Structure is almost the most important thing in making a garden look good, and it’s where I fall short.  Alas, the salary from my day job does not afford me fripperies such as brick or stone walls or paths, terracing, … Continue reading →

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