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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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changes Saturday, November 3, 2007 |


With so many changes in 2007 having been so successful, we are hoping to plan even more for 2008. Starting off with a landscape effort which will reduce our water by one third.

Two more trees, wildlife-attracting bushes, broad xeriscaped areas, and planting beds are all in the plan. Hope to share some of these sketches here soon.

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pergola additions Saturday, August 25, 2007 |



The pergola was completed, and the builders left us the scrap wood per my request. Some of the pieces made perfect for complimentary benches/foot rests/coffee mug-put'er-on'ers.

Just a few bucks at the hardware store and a few extra minutes is all it took.

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pergola: coming together Thursday, August 2, 2007 |




Oasis is just about done with the project. Inspection with the city tomorrow morning should be followed by finishing touches such as the collars at the foot of each post.

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pergola update Tuesday, July 31, 2007 |




Oasis is nearly done with the pergola. They feel they have roughly 4 more hours to go.

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a pergola? Friday, July 27, 2007 |


We'll soon be draped in shade. Thursday, the contractor from Oasis Decks cored the patio and dug the hole for the piers. Open hole inspection was today and the concrete is setting up as we speak.

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Post Script

"Thanks to all for your input and advice, past present and future. I find that I can think more clearly on the day's events after proper watering and weeding has occured."