Planting a Vision

I really love this rainbow river rock.  It's gray when its dry but turns vivid colors when its wet.   To an eight year-old this is magical.  We're using it to define the pathways in our new "enchanted garden".  There was also the making of a moss basket that was planted with candytuft, so the candytuft fairy will have a place to rest. 

Here's how things are shaping up.  I planted some Corsican mint around the clematis to add a little natural protection from cottontails who've been seen visiting.   We found the pair of antique iron, child-sized shoe forms buried in the yard; this seems like the perfect place to display them now.  Still lots more to do! 

Comments

[ramona]

oh how lovely it is. i love clematis. it reminds me of my childhood and my grandfather. he used to have those huge purple clematis plants. i have a small one on my balcony, too and eagerly watch it grow now. each day. piece by piece. can't wait to have it bloom, althought that will take another while.

[Dawn]

...looks good...I think I need a clematis..We had a lavender one once..you remind me to consider one again.

[~Vicki]

This one, I failed to mention, has tiny pink flowers with yellow centers. Called, "clematis montana rubens superba" an anenome variety. I can hardly wait for it to bloom!

[PJ]

Your garden is absolutely lovely...I know newly planned ones seem so 'stark' for a lack of a better word, but I know yours will grow in nicely..please keep us updated with pictures! Candytuft will surely approve!

[AnnieElf]

Oh My Gosh, I have this exact birdbath in my backyard. I turned it into a little herb garden because the birds never visited. Go figure!! LOL

[weirdbunny]

thanks for showing us your home ands garden, I love seeing what peoples home is like. That multicolured rock is reall nice.

[Meg]

Have been spending my morning searching through your archives and just wanted to say that I LOVE your style, it made my heart happy to look at all the wonderful things you have made. The colors are just beautiful and very inspiring.

[vegasandvenice]

Oooh lovely work!

[Clarice]

Vicki,
I love your little garden. I am so inspired. We are trying to do things in the garden to attract more birds and want to add a bird bath. Thank you for the inspiration.
Clarice

[brit]

This is beautiful an inspiring. I love that you have named different parts of the garden!

[tinker]

I think the Candytuft Fairy will find this corner of the garden simply enchanting :>)

(and still 40 years older than your young lady, I love how water changes the colors and sheen of pebbles and stones - one of nature's captivating magic tricks!)