Relaxing Low Maintenance YardThere were actually no plants on the property when I purchased it. After the pool and fencing was done, I planted everything; 99 Areca palms, many fruit trees, mango, coconut, avocado, orange, tangerine, lemon, lime and figs. In 3-5 years, that's the payoff.
Beautiful Butchart Gardens (Victoria B.C.)This photo was taken from a cabin at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. It is an absolutely amazing place and I look forward to making a return trip. I only wish my thumb was as green as theirs.
Path Garden Gift from VirginiaA lady from another neighborhood was walking her granddaughter through the garden. She said her daughter lives in our area and she babysits every week for her. She comes down the garden path a lot ...
Young GardenerTrue gardeners develop the passion early in life . . . and quickly become serious about their newfound reason to awaken each morning.
Garden: What Is This Plant? (Giant Ragweed)Not long ago, I asked the ThriftyFun community to help me identify this strange, rapidly-growing plant that mysteriously appeared in my perennial garden. I received replies ranging from wild lettuce to hog weed, but none were correct.
Garden: Backyard DeckThis is my back yard patio. I can view this from my sliding glass door, and love to look at it. It's got such "cute" factor!
Scenery: My Backyard (Chesterfield, VA)These pictures were taken in my back yard which just about takes up the whole place for all the plants. I have rose of Sharons - 3 colors, angel trumpets - 4 colors, iris, lilies, bananas, palms and many more.
Garden: GourdsFor those who saw my "baby" gourds right from the start, this is all I finished up with. No exactly what I was hoping for BUT there is always next year!
Flower GardenThis is a shot of part of my garden. I enjoy sitting out watching the birds and bees flitting about from flower to flower, very soothing!
