wGardens

Lovely. Would love to check it out in person. So many nice combinations and little surprises... Especially like the white birdhouse and pole in your shade garden.

Thank you for the sculpture "background". How very special. I just love it! Looking forward to tomorrows posts!

Oh, My! That is one FABULOUS sculpture! The winter shot is especially spectacular! Please tell us more about it.

Love your plantings/gardens. Wish I could visit in person- the photos are always a special treat! Looking forward to tomorrow.....

What lovely Spring photos of your gardens. I too, love the unmown lawn photo. So inviting and relaxing. Also, I like the stone walls for background and structure. The swath of For-Get-Me-Nots is especially beautiful.

Your yard must be the envy of the neighborhood! I too, love that peony- do you know which variety it is? So far... I have had success with my "Tiger Eye" sumac. (Zone 5A). Neither gets full sun- the one that looks the best gets morning sun only. Average soil.

Good Morning, all! Delighted to have the email back early in the day!
Lovely tulip display- so cheery and bright! Love the background in the first photo too!

Picture Perfect! I absolutely love what you have accomplished here. So amazing, so wonderfully inviting!

Beth, I, too, have enjoyed your wonderful photos .... great combos, both plants and color- and interesting interjections of fun things- so much to see and appreciate. Wonderful job! Wish I could visit in person!

Absolutely beautiful plantings and a lovely home! Looking forward to the photos for the rest of the week! Well done!

Good Morning. So pleased to see some photos (and ID's) from your place, Jeff! Beautiful! How big of an area to you have? Enjoyed your comments. And I too, LOVE this time of year. I am hoping to see your gardens again as the seasons progress. Thank you!

This is wonderful! Great combos, AWESOME bridge. Did you design/build that yourself? Clever use of the fish. Wish I could visit in person...!

"Sign me up too!" :-) Luscious! How very inviting. And that is an awesome up-right rock in the last photo.

Oh, this is wonderful! What a spectacular place for the kids to soak in the lovliness and hopefully, nurture their desire for gardening. I, too, wonder if you plant annuals later- and- if you replant the tulips each year.

Good for you! This posting just calls out for an up-date as you progress. Best wishes with your projects! Maybe you will start a trend....

Oh, my! This is beautiful! We MUST have more photos, please... would love to see what else you've done in your gardens. The birdbath is gorgeous. Also, thanks for sharing your soil prep info.

I can see why your home would be a favorite destination for your children and grandchildren. Lovely!

Oh my! This is fabulous! (I think we should all meet here for a little tour and a wine and cheese party... :-) !! )

Well, that sure makes me yearn for more photos! Lovely containers, lovely home, lovely views!

I too, love the stone steps. A challenging task and solved beautifully! Would enjoy seeing more of your work!

Oh, my! 200 Japanese Maples! The close-up shot of the Katsura Maple is lovely! Your garden sounds wonderful. What a beautiful property to enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

I'm lovin' it! Especially enjoy the contrast of the grasses against the tree and shrubs in the 3rd photo down!

Ooh. Fabulous and I am especially loving that veggie garden. You both obviously make a great team. The clematis are beautiful- well... it ALL is! Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely captivating!!! What a treat- wish I could be there in person to see the efforts of your wonderful work. WOW! And the first photo is especially grand. The frog photo is precious! Thanks for sharing!

Enjoyed the photos... even if they did make me shiver! :-) Beautiful Arum- wish I could grow them here. I like your stone-edged path- beckons me to "come, take a stroll..."

Lovely! I am quite taken with those big boulders too-... great job!

How special that you've raised so many from seed! I also would be interested to know how many years it took for them to blossom. These photos are a very welcome sight on a VERY snowy NY morning!

Lovely and inviting! I would so appreciate having my studio nestled in a cove of beauty such as this!

meander1- I always enjoy your comments!

A delightful, out-of-the-ordinary visual this morning. What fun. Thanks for sharing!!

Love the photos! We have had waxwings here in central/eastern NY but not THAT many at a time, here, anyway. The birdbath is a beauty. Snowdrops here are in bloom and the red-wings and robins have recently arrived.

Spectacular! (How long did it take you to lay all those bricks?!?) Also love the woodsy areas. Great job!

Good Morning Michelle, (and all of you!)
Hope you are feeling much better. Our best wishes are with you!

Lovely! The Primrose is quite striking- hadn't seen one like that before! Enjoyed this touch of "Spring" this morning, thank you! We have 3 1/2 inches of new snow this morning- so far- but it will be "Spring" again tomorrow for us when we go to the Philly Flower Show.

Love what you were able to accomplish with your gardens. Looks beautiful- in fact- hard to leave behind. Would love to see what your area looks like now, and what you hope to do with it. Love the daylily that you showcased, I have one similar- they are awesome! Thanks for sharing- and do keep in touch about your developing new gardens!

What a wonderful pop of color to greet us this morning. Lovely photos and I LOVE the description of your family. Thank you for sharing!

Fabulous! A tremendous undertaking but, WOW! What amazing results. Great teamwork.

Beautiful. So sorry for the damages that you and your gardens have had to deal with. I am hoping, as is tntreeman, that many plants will bounce back. Thank you for sharing more photos... and best wishes to you. Keep us posted.

Thanks so much for sharing your photos- and identities- very enjoyable. Particularly, love the white garden- easily one of the best that I've seen.... also, I too, like the effect of your limbed-up yew, the stonework and accompanying plantings. GREAT grouping! Lovely garden in memory of your Mother, as well. A wonderful tribute and especially meaningful as it contains some of her own plants. Would be delighted to see more photos of your fine work.

Wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing. Lovely too, that you have portions of your gardens that are built with your loving children's hands. Makes it extra special!

Wonderful! Looks so much like the area we were fortunate to have when my siblings and I were young- we loved it then, love it now. And I appreciate that you listed plant/tree names. Great diversity, lovely harmony.

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing- you have done amazing things with such a small area. I love, especially, the stonework in the first photo, the fabulous "Moon Shadows" Kousa and that awesome pink Dahlia! A wonderful back yard. Congratulations!

Oh, my Goodness! Love it! Sign me up! :-) A wonderful "collection" of great plants, forms, garden art! (And your little girl- absolutely precious.) I am especially fond of the oakleaf hydrangea ....and... the birdbath!

Wonderful! I enjoy feasting upon the vast selection of plants that you have expertly placed in your gardens. Love, especially, the variety of trees and shrubs; fabulous containerized Japanese Maple, too. A Beautiful space. Wish I could visit! Thank you for sharing.

What you have accomplished is amazing and beautiful! A HUGE undertaking and what a vision you must have had! Bravo! I am certain that your business will be a success! WOW! Thanks for sharing. Your project is certainly inspiring - and - appreciated!

And what a well-deserved glass of wine it is! Beautiful! I love how private and cozy it is, even thought you have close neighbors. Bravo!

Spring is also my favorite time of year. This is lovely. Thanks for sharing!

Fabulous! How I would love to have you check out MY gardens and make suggestions! Love your style! Thanks for sharing.

What else can I add to the great comments!?! AWESOME!

What an interesting story- and with wonderful results! Congratualtions! Had to have been exciting- and so fulfilling- to make such great finds and have them flourish!

I, too, love your garden and use of found objects. Sure entices one to look in every corner to see what surprises may be waiting to be discovered! Thanks so much for sharing!Wish I could visit!

Congratulations! This blog is a great way to start my day- always revisit the previous day again as well. These are wonderful photos again today. Thank you for providing the quick links to visit them and refresh our memory. So inspiring, so very beautiful. Thank you all!

This is amazing. Congratulations on your diligence- and- your improved health! Yes! I think garden tours are definately in order. Best Wishes to you.

These are great. Thank you for sharing!

These are just lovely! Thanks for sharing!

Ah, THAT garden is worth paying extra golfing fees for!!!!

Fabulous!!! What a gift you have, Brenda, for creating such lovely arrangements- and what a lovely gift for us to have you share them with us! Thank you!

To all, a "Merry Christmas" and wishing you all wonderful garden experiences in the year ahead!

Interesting- and has a nice color contrast. (Pretty kitty, too-) Our brief glimpse of your garden begs for more... looks wonderful!

I enjoyed your gardens very much! Many interesting and creative aspects to look at. And look at. And look at! LOVE it. I look forward to tomorrows edition! Thanks for sharing-

Judging from these FABULOUS containers... we are in for yet another treat when we see the gardens that you create!

All these gardens are wonderful. Kudos to the designers! I will vote for the Burdick Garden as I love working with stone and appreciate the many applications of it- Love the varied use of plant material... some great combinations. The gardens harbor many ideas that can grace many types of gardens- I also appreciate the fact that the garden can be viewed and enjoyed from numerous areas. I love the element of curiosity of wanting to see it from every angle!

Wow, wow, wow! I think this is the BEST "Autumn" garden that I've ever seen. Fabulous, enchanting, rich. I love it. Great photos, too. Thank you for sharing!!!

Thank you for sharing your lovely gardens with us today! Wow, do I ever yearn for spring ... your hard work and beautiful results inspire me to create, create, create! I too, work with stone and I love what you have done. And what a perfect place for your grandchildren to play, enjoy and learn about plants and nature!

Absolutely beautiful. How I wish I could visit. You certainly have created a very special place. Thank you for sharing!!!!

Just lovely! Looks like you've turned your piece of the earth into a paradise! (And I put that "Colour Flash" Astilbe on my "Must Have" list!) Thanks for sharing!

So creative. Fun to check out your creations. I especially like the painted stock tank. Thanks for sharing!

Again, absolutely wonderful photos!!! Sensational! What a fabulous place this would be for a B & B! Sign me up!

I am SSSSOOOOOO ready for a personal tour.... AND.... a glass of wine.... Ah. Just beautiful. You make a great team, obviously! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos- the first photo with the hydrangeas was enough to blow me away! Simply STUNNING! And great obelisks... nice sculputural additions to your beautiful property.

Looks like your yard must be the envy of the block!

The use of lighting is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

Totally AWESOME! Thank you for bringing this Nursery to our attention. Definately on my "to-do" list!

Lovely! And I especially like the second photo! Great! Best Wishes for a wonderful Anniversary Celebration! Teamwork. I LOVE it!

Michaela, For a "first time" effort, I think you did a great job! These are fun, interesting and appealing! You have a natural gift for fabulous work! Keep 'em coming!

Jay, this is wonderful, too! Love your work. (Great stonework also!) In fact, I would love to see your work- and discussion/comments- in book form. Thank you for sharing. More! More!

Ah, Paradise! A Masterpiece. Congratulations on achieving a fabulous environment with a challenging beginning! Looking forward to tomorrows' presentation! Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing these photos- they are wonderful! I find your gardens to be fascinating- wow! Would I love to visit! Congratulations on your accomplishments in such a challenging space! LOVE IT!

Lovely! And the garden art in the third photo also captured my attention. And I agree- more photos would be most welcome! Thanks for sharing!

Ah, Sweet success. It looks great. Love the stonework, too. A great accomplishment; Congratulations!

Absolutely fab. Wish I could visit in person! Looks like a piece of heaven to me....Thanks for sharing!

Simply Awesome! Congratulations on creating such a wonderful space. Thanks for sharing.

This is just lovely. I hope the new owners appreciate and continue to nurture your beautiful gardens. Congratulations on a job WELL done. Best wishes to you. I am sure we would all love to see your new home and the garden transformations!

I would love to check out the Seehonk Garden in Massachusetts. It is a lovely area, rich in history, and within a driving distance suitable to my restraints- I am caregiver for my Father. I would be able to have someone look after him during the day while I was gone. Thank you for the opportunity for us all to have a chance at these tickets!

Absolutely lovely! BTW, what is the tall plant to the left in the first photo? Thank you....

What an inspiration. Wish I could visit. I admire what you have done and hope to accomplish and enjoy as much as you do! Thank you for sharing.

Nothing short of SPECTACULAR! This week is a special treat! Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Very inspiring.

Lovely! And the background views are just as enticing! I'd love to step right in and enjoy it to its' fullest! Thank you for sharing.

I especially like the use of the ferns and moss in the foreground! A lovely setting, a commendable photo composition as well! Thanks for sharing!

Bravo, Mr. Leveridge, on your superb use of plant material. Sounds like a book should be in order! :-) Thank you for sharing these series of photos. Wish I lived closer to Austin, TX so I could visit and see first hand your fine work. Inspiring!

Fabulous photo as well as an outstanding display. Thank you for sharing!

What an awesome idea! It looks great. Two thumbs UP! (Should the cut surfaces be painted with a preservative?)

This lovely hydranges can easily handle some creative pruning! I totally with Stan Horst... a garden underneath it, extended to the sidewalk and driveway could be awesome! Great oppurtunity here.

Love it! Acessories provide the perfect "punch"!

....THREE thumbs up! Great!

Great! And you are so fortunate to have such a fantastic stone wall! Thanks for sharing.

Great combo! Looks like Sambucus is a "must-have"! Thanks for sharing.

You Go Girl! Looks FAB! Thanks for sharing!

Lovely! Thank you for sharing!