Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Phillippa Lack
Today’s photos are from Phillippa Lack in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Phillippa says, “I am originally from Jamaica, where everything grows by itself! I have gardened in the U.S. in Corpus Christi, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Beulah, North Dakota; Alameda, California; and now…wonderful Wyoming! It has been a stretch to garden here, but I’m happy to say that my garden has thrived.
“We have a small seating area, with a fence that protects from the Wyoming zephyrs that blow almost constantly. The fountain provides rippling sounds. The basket in one photo is an experiment. It began as petunias and laurentia, then I added a climbing green bean and a morning glory! I start all my petunias and other annuals under a grow light with a light rail in the basement, near our hot water boiler. By the end of April I can put them into the transitional small seed house outdoors to harden off, then out to the pots.
“I now not only grow flowers but also vegetables. I have just cleared my covered green bean bed (last photo) and will be putting in lettuces, radishes, and spinach for the fall and early winter. The cold frame is really going to be tested this year, as it has no heat, but I am optimistic that the Wyoming sun will provide enough for anything but our coldest months.
“I still work part time as an internet technician for a local web hosting company, and my spare time is either in the garden or in my studio, where I do fiber art of various kinds. I always say that gardening in Wyoming is like a second marriage… a triumph of hope over experience. It is challenging to be sure.”
I’ve been to Cheyenne, Phillippa, and I think you forgot to mention the HAIL! I’ve heard that Cheyenne has the second-highest annual amount of hail in the U.S. That’s quite a gardening challenge, too! I think you’re up for it, though. Thanks for sharing your garden with us!
***Phillippa has a website, where you can see her gorgeous fiber art creations. Check it out HERE!***
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Comments
Phillippa, forgive me for gushing, but your fiber art is amazing. I loved this sentence in your artist statement:
"Work tends to take on a life of its own, and ideas are followed where they lead."
I am sure that philosophy carries over into your gardening as it does for many of us. The composition in the photo with the bench and cascading petunias with the exclamation point of the vibrant red dahlia definitely gives the impression of one of your fiber creations. You have a wonderful artist eye!
Curious to know what spring is like in your garden, can you let us know next year. Lovely fiber art.
I, too, enjoyed browsing through your fiber arts site. What wonderful colors and textures! I googled "Ice Cube Deconstructed" and was able to find a great photo. Oh, and, the garden is lovely, too.
Phillippa, what a beautiful lush garden you have created. You've certainly covered some ground in your moving adventures and must have had some steep learning curves with such diverse locales. Has it been difficult leaving so many gardens behind or do you consider it a new opportunity every time? Having lived in the same house for over 30 years I would be heartbroken to move and leave all my efforts (small though they are) behind.
Your gardens must give you such joy, Phillippa. You certainly have overcome all the difficulties gardening in Wyoming can bring!
What a spectacular Wyoming sky! You seem to be well on your way to creating your garden, it's already taking on shape. And I like your fiber art a lot. Phillippa , now that you're in Wyoming you need to take up serious knitting, winters there are long and fridgid, you'll need some warm garments. I've been to Wyoming several times, I love the western parts. And I've eaten in Cody at a small family run Chinese restaurant, a memorable experience for sure. Thank you and send more pictures when you can.
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