Tag Archives: Backyard Project

Hint of Sadness

I prefer to water my garden in the mornings.  I stumble around with coffee in one hand and dripping hose in the other. Observing my surroundings it occurred to me that I have so much to learn about gardening.  My … Continue reading

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Back to the Yard

Almost a year ago I made the decision to cash out one retirement account and use some of the funds to remodel my backyard.  I’m pretty positive this sounds crazy to some people.  Not to me.  Looking back on it, … Continue reading

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Too Many Tomatoes

I’m not a huge gardener.  In fact, I’m better described as a tiny gardener.  I most often pick the brain of my friend, Julie, and do what she says.  For the most part it all turns out pretty A-OK! I’m … Continue reading

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Two of Three – Done!

The second home project, constructing a fountain out of a flower pot is done.  I’m quite happy with it. It was much easier to build than I thought it would be.  Finding the elements I wanted to show off in … Continue reading

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When you can’t fix yourself, fix your home!

I’ve been pleasantly distracted from cancer land.  Yahoo!  I have to admit, having some energy has made it possible. One project done: putting up a screen door on the back patio.  Two to go: building an outdoor fountain out of … Continue reading

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Bald Sleeping Beauty

No posts the last few days.  Why?  I’m sleeping!  It feels good although I admit, I wish I was spending a majority of my time doing cooler stuff. A combination of things are going on with my body these days. … Continue reading

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Roses Need TLC

Presidents Day came and went for me this year.  That is the weekend when most Portlander’s take the time to prune their roses.  Not me.   I don’t think the thought to take care of anything but my spotted little … Continue reading

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Happy Birdies

Now that the backyard is looking all spiffy the birds are a coming!  They love it; probably not as much as I do, but close. I’ve always been pretty obsessed with cardinals.  The beautiful bird, not the baseball team or … Continue reading

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Almost done…

The backyard project is almost done!  With the plants all in, except the moss between the pavers and the veggies that are up to me to plant, it is very enjoyable now.  I’m certain it will only get better as … Continue reading

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Getting Fitted

Having this backyard project is a wonderful distraction from cancer.  It is causing some stress but overall I love it. The concrete paving work is done.  And looking spiffy! The concrete fire pit will be crafted this weekend by the … Continue reading

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