February 22, 2017
From snow to solar… I wrote last month telling you about my transition to our 5-acre mini farm. Our previous garden (and house) is now pending sale. We are slowly adjusting to life at the farm and seem to discover something new about the property every day. In the month of February, we’ve experienced some snow… Read more >
Organized under Community, Interviews, Solar, Sustainability. Labeled as dog-friendly yard, farm, farm life, geese, homestead, moving, organic gardening, renewable energy, sheep, solar, solar panels, sustainability, transitioning to the farm, winter interest.
December 5, 2013
There is something very soothing about the sound of water. This Snohomish, WA garden features a large stream and pond as the focal point of the garden and home. For the homeowner the decision to incorporate a water feature into the garden was an easy one. The existing slopes and open space gave way… Read more >
Organized under Design Style, Garden Maintenance, Garden Tips & Advice, Gardens, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Low Maintenance Gardens, Outdoor Gathering Space. Labeled as backyard wildlife, dog-friendly yard, Garden Design, landscape design, low maintenance, water feature, water feature for fish, water garden.
October 21, 2013
In our last post we discussed creating and maintaining a dog-safe yard, now let’s move on to the fun part – designing not only an entertaining and engaging garden for your pet, but one’s that’s aesthetically pleasing to you! Just add water… dog’s love water! Why not take this opportunity to add a water feature… Read more >
October 17, 2013
The thought of having a dog and a beautiful garden often don’t go hand-in-hand. In fact, the first things to come to mind are usually, digging, chewing and yes, yellow spots. It’s true, this is often the case but there are ways to have the aesthetically pleasing garden you want while providing a safe and… Read more >