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    Garden Tour 2023

    September 9, 2023

    It was another summer of drought here in Minnesota. June, July and August hardly had any rain. But with constant watering, weekly fertilizing, we had beautiful flowers this year. The gardens were magnificent! Look at the new area created on the side of the house, including a new fountain. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the gardens and the sounds of birds and fountains!…

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    Japanese Garden 2023

    This is our Asian inspired garden. It includes elements of Japanese and Chinese. We added a new small area off to the right, expanding the space a little and allowing the decor elements to…

    July 4, 2023
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    Garden Prep April 2023

    It’s a new season and we’re excited to start getting the gardens ready for summer. Minnesota winters are long and we just endure them, so when spring comes we can’t wait to get out…

    May 8, 2023
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    Garden Tour 2022

    Highlights of this year’s garden Look for some new and different potted  plants. We especially were happy with some of the Begonias. And of course this includes the new big fountain with the bottom…

    October 13, 2022
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    The Big Fountain Project

    A couple years ago we acquired this fountain from someone who just wanted to get it out of their yard. The bottom pool layer was not salvageable so we brought home all the other…

    August 22, 2022
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    Restoring the Japanese Garden

    Every gardener knows that a garden needs maintenance regularly, and sometimes major repair. This Japanese Garden has been here about 9 years. In the beginning of 2021, a Mulberry tree that was a fixture…

    January 8, 2022
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    Our Finest Garden Tour 2021

    This was a a year to remember. We had drought for two straight months, June and July, during the most important time to start up the gardens. Fortunately we have a good amount of…

    September 17, 2021
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    Attracting Birds to Your Gardens

    Whether it is Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, birds are a wonderful part of our yard and gardens. It is fascinating watching them come and go, flitting about, feeding and drinking. We so enjoy…

    December 31, 2019
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