wish garden
+ we removed some plants
i was afraid to get rid of anything in the garden- some trees and bushes were not serving the space involved in terms of play area and i just did not want to kill them or throw them away- two bushes were easy to give away but we ended up replanting three baby pine trees in forest behind our home .
another good idea is have a garden party to exchange or give away plants
+ we added garden art
top left: painted by the sun, bottom left: a fish by the moon with papa’s help
i had no problem removing the faux roman ruins clay pots everywhere cracked into pieces with grass, flowers, and vines growing in them. we instead added more painted stones- this has always been a fun family activity we enjoy together.
i love the mood and atmosphere in
find more inspiration and ideas for garden art here
+ planted a tree for someone we love
….and so has been the creation of the wish garden , the former gift garden . it is the first year i am intentionally gardening, with a plan and i am thoroughly enjoying it- it’s also very contagious.
i have been very inspired by my very sweet neighbors across the street (they are gay men, recently moved in, adding charming diversity to our teeny tiny village). i love their garden!
other gardens where i find inspiration:
enjoy!
next week: i will join amy for vintage thingies thursday at colorado lady
Amy http://iluvretrothings.blogspot.com
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 pmI love how you replanted the pine trees, our eco system has hope
So glad you’re joining us for vintage thursday thingies - can’t wait to see what treasures you have there
le petit cabinet de curiosites http://www.enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pmLove your garden. I wish I had a garden , too. I love gardening. Corey’s mum garden is a wonderful source of inspiration.Can’ wait to hear about your vintage adventure
gisele schoene http://giseleschoene.blogspot.com
May 24th, 2009 at 1:35 amI am so glad to hear you are enjoying gardening with your boys. The pictures are so nice and your garden is beautiful. I love the idea of a garden party!
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
May 24th, 2009 at 1:51 amA Wish Garden? Now, that is the best idea in the world! Plant your wishes & watch them grow! So nice to see your beautiful green and blossoming surrounding Elsa.
Love you!
Constance
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
May 24th, 2009 at 1:51 amAnd your handsome gardeners!!
Britt-Arnhild http://brittarnhildshouseinthewoods.typepad.com/brittarnhilds_house_in_th/
May 24th, 2009 at 4:22 pmI would love to come to your garden party Elsa. Let me think, what would I bring…….
Thanks for the link
Stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
May 27th, 2009 at 2:31 amYour garden is truly inspiring! AND the wonderful links that bloom around every turn….off to explore further.
happy planting Elsa!
x..x
steph
Paris Parfait
May 30th, 2009 at 8:59 pmA wish garden! What an inspiring idea and no doubt it will bring you much joy, watching it thrive.
tinker http://tinkerart.typepad.com/tinker_art/
June 14th, 2009 at 9:02 pmYour wish garden is growing delightfully! I love the painted stones - so cheery and bright. I bet all the best wishes grow and bear fruit there - thanks for sharing a peek!
xOx
Andrea http://blog.verzaehl-mir-was.de
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 pmThank you for mentioning my blog. I was surprised to find that. Your wish garden is coming along beautifully! What a wonderful idea.
Best wishes, Andrea