Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour- Pics

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:03 GMT

I don't know about the Mild Winter Theory..

Mine, that I got 5 years ago, is exploding with blooms too!! and as you know, we had a heinous winter here, with that over 140 inches of snow...

Unless, lilacs work well with either mild winters, or harsh ones

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:34:35 GMT

Speaking of lilacs, for some reason the lilacs aroud here are looking better and healthier than they have for years. I had a couple babies struggling along in a bad spot where they don't get enough nourishment from the soil. I was planning to move them after they go by but now they are exploding with blooms. Go figure....mild winter maybe?

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:29:37 GMT

well, wait a little bit, and go to the garden center and buy stuff!!

works well, each and every year for me!! I realized yesterday that one of my Rose Bushes was killed last fall, I am bummed, but- I'll just go get a new one, and hope for the best...

I'll go pick that up, along with my Pink Lilac

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:25:43 GMT

I've never read that Oak. I will definitely bump Joy St. to the top of my list.

Thanks Zanny, needless to say that isn't what it looks like now since I didn't plant new bulbs last fall. The leftover tulips that did bloom have a few days of life left then it will be time to make a summer plan.

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feeds@yuku.com (oakarina) — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:02:31 GMT

Footnote to the Beacon Hill Garden Tour I had difficulty finding the author of the novel , "Joy St." an authentic Beacon Hill St. Finally found it, on amazon.com, and am surpised that it was Frances Parkinson Keyes, set in Boston, spanning the years, 1936-1946, about the fictional life of Emily Thacher Field, born into the Forbes family, "one of the bluest of the blue blood Boston families " The heroine, "Emily," broke all the staid unwritten Beacon Hill rules,...

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:08:52 GMT

I love the first one, of your backyard.... I was thinking of doing something along that idea too....

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:55:57 GMT

Last year's spring garden..

These tulips start off pale yellow, then turn orange then open up like a poppy and close again at night.

Re: Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour- Pics

feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:52:29 GMT

I didn't plant new bulbs either, but my house was under construction, and I was riding the rails of the Crazy Train..

I've got some Lavender going, and some Sweet Peas too.. Hopefully, those will stick.. I can never seem to keep either one

Just do what I do, and go to a Garden Store and buy what you wanted to put in last fall... that way, it's all grown, and ready to go!

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:39:41 GMT

I didn't plant new bulbs last fall because just because.... I don't know why.... looking for an excuse..... but don't have a good one. Time got away from me I guess so naturally our show this spring was paltry. I'm going to dig out some last year shots to inspire me while I'm procrastinating. I'll post some.

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:32:59 GMT

I am going to have 3 boxes out back, off the deck, one in front of my kitchen window, one off of the front deck, and 2 on each side of the front steps

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:04:06 GMT

My pleasure Oak! Boston is one beautiful city....all the more because of it's courageous history!

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feeds@yuku.com (oakarina) — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:47:45 GMT

Not only wonderful gardens, terraces, alleyways, lanes, entrances, steps and stairs railings, window boxes, but also that old "woody" truck, or van, which may have been what was once called a "beach wagon?" Or maybe it was once a delivery van, in the area? And that grumpy old lion's face, contrasted with that darling kitten. Wonderful Agent 99.

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:18:58 GMT

Thanks Zanny! It's still a shade early for me to put containers out front, but I can start on the back because it's more protected. I do hope to get over my fear of committment and put in more perrenials than annuals this year. Good luck!!

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:53:02 GMT

So beautiful 99!!

I am headed over to my Favorite Garden shop this afternoon to go get my window box flowers...

I have 7 to do!

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:44:14 GMT

Here is the last batch. My favorite garden of the bunch is the one in the last 4 photos. It was packed with color and variety and the house is no slouch either. If anyone wants a copy of the map and the booklet that has written descriptions of the featured gardens just pm me. Only about 4 of the gardens were visible from the road but the last is one that is. Hope y'all enjoyed the virtual tour!

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feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:36:38 GMT

Window boxes are an artform unto themselves. Some of those are gorgeous. There's a woman who used to be out on Gee Street (I think) who did fabulous window boxes for people which incorporated a lot of herbs. Was it called "Goose Cove Flowers"or something like that? She did beautiful work.

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feeds@yuku.com (Zannylicious) — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:04:22 GMT

I am inspired to get my window Boxes done ASAP!!!

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feeds@yuku.com (captjoe06) — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:11:18 GMT

That looks like it was a great way to spend an afternoon.

Thanks for sharing.

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:22:26 GMT

Real, I don't really like the horsetails. I haven't posted my favorite box yet.....red hydrangea and upright fuchia. I'll post it tomorrow. #2 ute is crashed. Time to catch up on Tudors. 'Night!

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feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:20:11 GMT

An hour? How about a weekend a month May through December and while we're dreaming and a place in dee islands for Jan-April? Is that really too much to ask?

Beacon Hill Hidden Garden Tour- Pics

feeds@yuku.com (Agent99) — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:21 GMT

The Beacon Hill Garden Club is hosting its annual "Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill" tomorrow 9 to 5 rain or shine. www.beaconhillgardenclub.org

These gardens are pure magic! Great catch if you can get there.

I had to run into Boston this morning and the town looks gorgeous. Flower baskets and window boxes are spectacular and flowering trees are bursting with...