We went to a garden party

Here are some things we saw:











Yesterday was a gorgeous day. So we went to a Garden Party.

We have already been approached by the Hospice Fund Raising chairperson to consider having our back yard on the "Hospice Pond Tour" for next year.

We weren't sure what that involved, so we bought tickets and toured the parade of "ponds" in this years fund raising event.

We had the opportunity to see what strangers have done in their front and back yards; plus, the added benefit of spending the day together having fun. What better way to get some tips, or figure out what we like by seeing what others have done. These are pictures of some of our favorites.


Our landscaping in the backyard hasn't been finished - after having to have it all torn out this year. However, if it's looking good next year we will probably open our back yard to support the hospice program.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I can't believe that those are people's yards! How beautiful!
6:15 PM, September 10, 2006
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful group of back yards, I'm sure yours will be a jewel on next year's tour. Synchronistically, we're involved in a hospice fundraising project right now, too. Such a good cause and so needed.
6:39 PM, September 10, 2006
SongBird said…
What beautiful gardens!! Sort of puts my meager efforts to shame. These are fantastic!!
7:45 PM, September 10, 2006
Swampwitch said…
Those are G-R-E-A-T ideas. Thanks for sharing. I would love to be that creative. ...and what a wonderul fund-raising project.
7:56 PM, September 10, 2006
M J said…
My goodness. My backyard is full of rotting apples which I have neglect to pick up as they have fallen from the tree.

For shame, for shame.
8:14 PM, September 10, 2006
Barb said…
Oh my sweet goodness, what a wonderful place to park the computer! I'm referring to your header of course since this is my first visit.

Thank you for stopping by to visit me today.
8:41 PM, September 10, 2006
Karmyn R said…
I see no toilets - so that was a good party.
8:59 PM, September 10, 2006
Robin said…
I think Karmyn might've been making a suggestion for y'all to have quite the memorable back yard next year (lol). I bet it would be the most photographed place on the tour.

A worthy event--thanks for thinking to take pics to share with your blogmates :).

Hey, first 3 letters of my word ver: eat :) :) :). Which reminds me, I need a snack.
6:42 AM, September 11, 2006
Kelly Curtis said…
Wow - I'm so impressed! I love the tub. Please tell me all this stuff wasn't in the same yard;) My mom loves gardening - she'd eat up a garden party!

Kelly
Home of Pass the Torch Tuesday
9:30 AM, September 11, 2006
Amanda said…
Wow, those are beautiful! Probably gave you guys some ideas, huh? I love the little bridge....
9:39 AM, September 11, 2006
Susan in va said…
I have a pond in my back yard too!! Well, only after a heavy rain :( Beautiful pics! I can't imagine how much time it must take to keep those gardens looking THAT beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
9:55 AM, September 11, 2006
Maria said…
Holy cow. The bathtub INSIDE of my home isn't even that clean.
12:25 PM, September 11, 2006
Swampwitch said…
Just wanted to check in one more time to let you know after visiting here yesterday, Rick Nelson's "Went to a Garden Party" has been stuck in my head.
Thanks :)
12:45 PM, September 11, 2006
willowtree said…
Holy Moley those are some nice backyards!!!
3:12 PM, September 11, 2006
Biker Betty said…
It is amazing what how people design their yards. Those are beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing them.
8:18 AM, September 13, 2006
Bonnie B said…
Someday, someday someday my pre-sod lawn will be an actual lawn and my husband will get around to putting in the drip system and finishing the retaining wall-- someday. And then, I will post pictures.
12:00 AM, September 14, 2006
Debs said…
I love the pics :) thank you so much for sharing them. I LOVE the "cowboy" made with the pots.
10:01 PM, September 17, 2006
Lisa said…
Just when I thought I had talent! Those are beautiful pics. I defiantley wish my garden was that beautiful!
12:43 PM, September 20, 2006
Anonymous said…
thats too much work ivy
8:05 PM, June 11, 2007
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