Author Topic: Hot weather garden tour at my yard (Read 2309 times)

Johns · « **on:** June 09, 2008, 05:14:00 AM »

With the temperature at 99 degrees, the scheduled garden tour of my backyard took place yesterday. The whole thing began with an article in the newspaper about a lady in the area who had moved her garden from Chicago, Illinois to Asheville, NC, and then on to Charlotte, bringing her favorite plants with her at each move. She is a member of a garden club and was asked by them to arrange a tour. Having been to my yard a couple of years ago, she asked to include my garden and things grew from there.

We had 30+ attendees even with the heat. Here are some pictures of the brave souls.

Anybody spot "Wilbur" in pic # 2?

Celia · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2008, 06:05:21 AM »

Thanks for showing your beautiful gardens, is Wilbur a dog or a pig, I saw something by the big tree, center top, looked like either a pig with pink ears or a dog with pink sunglasses. All that natural garden and no weeds.

Julles · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2008, 06:44:04 AM »

Wow, that's not a yard - that's like a PARK. So nice to see so much of your yard, in addition to the pond shots we get from time to time.

Our Pond & Garden tour was Sat & Sun, so I've still got "garden on the mind" and really enjoyed seeing your pics.

tinkster · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:39:16 AM »

gorgeous johns!! I agree though.. that more like a park.

tinkster

crazyfishlady · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:45:59 AM »

Wilbur is adorable!

Your yard amazing!

Mikey · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2008, 02:20:11 PM »

Thanks John for letting us be a part of your garden tour. Would have loved to see more.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2008, 03:11:33 PM »

Beautiful garden! More pond photos please!!! Is Wilbur your pet?

-Greg- · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2008, 03:19:39 PM »

John, beautiful yard and ponds! Julles was right on the money, looks like an awesome park. Iwould have loved to be on that "cool" tour! (107 here today...)

Greg

Johns · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:29:25 PM »

Thanks for the complements.

In the story "Charlotte's Web", Wilbur is the pig. In the original animated 1973 movie, the one in which the hilarious Paul Lynde played the voice of Templeton, We felt that this pig statue looked like Wilbur. I have a collection of "Garden Pigs" but that's another story.

Here is my statue:

And here is Wilbur from the movie:

Jerry · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:48:54 PM »

definitely need to see MORE

Sandye · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2008, 08:26:00 PM »

John, your yard/park looks wonderful. I think Wilbur is adorable, but he reminds me of "Babe" the pig from the movie of the same name.

happyoutsidegirl · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:12:54 AM »

Thanks for sharing John. It's so cold and wet here I'm ready to pack up and move! Your place is beautiful.

maryvonne · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2008, 06:09:34 PM »

Very nice gardens John!

mcp · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2008, 06:44:52 PM »

John I echo what others have said about your "park". Absolutely gorgeous! Would love to see more pictures. Can only dream about becoming the Master Gardener you are.

kitfoxdrvr · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:41:16 PM »

Johns:

I may have to stop by and see this in person next time I am in Concord visiting my sister-in-law! You have a beautiful landscape!

Steve

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2008, 09:04:30 PM »

Wonderful pics of your garden Johns, but I think we need more!

I found Wilbur right away. That gave me an idea. I have a good friend that used to raise pigs, they are retired now. She needs a garden pig!

Karen

Joyce · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:02:28 PM »

John, brings back memories.

I remember the times I was there, it was hotter than Hades!

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:33:32 PM »

I thought Wilbur was a real pig in your photo.

Pigs make a cute collection.

El Jefe · « **Reply #18 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:33:18 PM »

Johns.... Nice!! Thanks for allowing us to tour your Garden in the relative cool of our homes.... wow 99! we have seen 97 several times in the last few days but not quite 99....

Andy

CliffandJoann · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2008, 12:38:55 PM »

It's lovely Johns, parts of the landscape remind me of a rain forest.
Joann