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| AN OLD WILLOW ARTISTICALLY PRUNED TO EMPHASIZE ITS TRUNKS... |
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| ...GARDEN VIEW WITH LAKE SUPERIOR IN BACKGROUND... |
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| ...CHINESE BOWL AS BIRD BATH... |
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| ...CHINIOSERIE ALLE'... |
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| ...MARTHA! |
Sunday, 9:00 AM. 50 degrees F, wind SSW, calm to moderate. The sky is clear and the decks and grass are still wet from yesterday afternoon's rain. The humidity is 80% and the barometer is trending up, at 29.91". It should be a fine day.
Buddy is still coughing but does not seem to be in the least sick, and I am beginning to think he is allergic to something, maybe ragweed pollen. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
Continuing our tour of Marha's Fantastic Garden:
The old multi-trunked willow tree facing 9th st., pictured above, was pruned by Jay Cblick, owner of Jay's Tree Care of Ashland, under Martha's exacting direction. The tree adds an element of timelessness to the garden.
Glimpses of Lake Superior add borrowed views and a feeling of spaciousness to the small garden.
Birds and bird baths should be a part of every garden, and large Chinese bowls placed directly on the ground and kept filled with clean water perform the function well.
Many design elements are represented in the "Chinoiserie" photo above; Chinese bowls, a diminutive European alle', and cobblestone and gravel walks, representing contrasting styles and textures ( the contrasting walk surfaces offer two different garden experiences in the same small space).
Finally, Martha Larson in her garden, happy mistress of all she has created.
Much of Martha's garden can be seen from North 9th. Street. If Martha is in her garden, as she usually is from spring to fall, I am sure she would like you to stop by and say hello. I can't speak for her regarding other visitation.
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