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"Just a little blog about my gardening experience above 5,000 feet in Boulder County, Colorado"

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"After two years of mending soil and trying out new plants, I'm going to try and document my experiences for the coming year."

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our new tree Sunday, May 27, 2007 |



Finally, the tree is in. It's a Autumn Purple White Ash.

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our new tree Sunday, May 20, 2007 |



Suz and I went down to Cherry Creek Tree Farm this afternoon and picked out our new White Ash. The back yard needed a bit more shade as did the west side of the house. We are taking advantage of the town of Erie's tree planting incentive and discounted installation coupon we got in the mail. It's a 2.75" caliper and I'd really like to save my back.

We really wanted to pick up a second: a Golden Rain Tree, but the only one they had left was half dead and wilted dry. we passed on the $80 offer. It had a limb that was torn from it and had a year to heal over. I wasn't sold.

We should see it in place by Memorial Day.

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Bed Update |






Just a photo reference on where the 5K Garden is at. Most everything that was put in a few weeks ago is up. All the remainder plants are in the soil and ready to go.

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iris |




I've grown fond of iris over the last couple of years. The folks had them around the yard growing up. Even pockets of water iris by the pond never fully gained my attention.

They always seemed old fashioned, wind burned and short-lived. And, they still are. but for a brief moment, the glance we get from the blossom has made me stop and take notice. So much so, I'll be installing a border this summer along the path to the back yard.

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day on the farm |





Spent a weekend back in Ellis County. Charlie gave us the tour of things he's planted, and things that just grow wild. After the moisture they received this winter, you can see the evidence of plants waiting for the right opportunity to surface.

Thanks Charlie for spending the morning with us.

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the season of sisters Saturday, May 5, 2007 |




Starting to see a few things climb up out of the dirt.


"Corn" & "Lettuce" live together in the southwest bed.

And due east you'll find "Spinach" & "Onions" live together in the southwest bed.

Well, to tell the truth, I have about 275 of the 300 onion sets stowed throughout the garden. We'll call this the season of sisters.

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lawn furniture Wednesday, May 2, 2007 |




So, we're planning to do some major work to the back yard: Pergola, coupla trees, etc.

I usually get into trouble when I run across these "idea generators".

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