I moved to New Jersey two weeks ago after living and gardening in Boulder, Colorado for 20 years. I'd gotten used to xeriscape gardening during short growing seasons with hot sunny days and cold nights on a small plot with yardcare-impaired neighbors amidst acres of wild grasses. My garden was mostly native perennials. I am looking forward to learning what I can do in the Garden State.
It's exciting to arrive just as the Spring bulbs are appearing. Every day I walk my dog and watch another patch of crocus sprout up or discover another cheerful forsythia bush.
When I started my Colorado garden 20 years ago, I kept a garden diary for three years and recorded the changes with the seasons. I plan to do a similar thing with this blog while I also observe the differences and similarities of gardening in New Jersey compared to Colorado.
Today I saw a familiar sight: a patch of tulips eaten to its base by deer.
Hey, what do you mean "yard care impaired neighbors"?! I was trying (futilely) to compete with you, Annette! But seriously, it's very inspiring to see you doing this blog. And of course it looks pretty too. Maybe you can keep your 3-year gardening diary here.
ReplyDeleteOur place is very gradually shaping up. The interior remodel is nearly done (although we're still living in chaos). The "garden" is a blank canvas of Chicago spring mud. I had a landscape designer over last week. We'll probably build a patio, have some a couple of small beds, and do lots of container gardening. The lot is only 24 x 100 feet, so the front and back garden areas are tiny. Or "intimate" if you want to paint a better picture.
Miss you, Annette!
I know you're kidding. You were my mentor! And you and Ann were my inspiration and the standard by which I measure all neighbors. I'm talking about the person who bought your house and neglected and abused your masterpiece! And about the assorted neighbors to the west. The folks who live in your house now are trying valiently to restore the landscape and I expect it will be lovely in the spring for the first time in years. So good to hear from you. Send pictures of your new house -- or post on FB. I'd love to see it.
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