Perhaps it is a bit extreme to say “Paths make the garden,” but ever since I was a child paths have been an emotionally significant element to my enjoyment of a garden. I didn’t realize this until we moved to the rural 15 acres where we now live, when I struggled with how to turn […]
Entries tagged with paths
Five views of one path: Garden Bloggers’ Design Workshop
November 27th, 2007 by Kathy Purdy · 10 Comments
Categories: Design
Keywords: garden bloggers design workshop · garden design · paths · secret garden
Kathy’s Autumn Picture Show
October 21st, 2006 by Kathy Purdy · 14 Comments
Sunday, October 8th, was a gorgeous autumn day, sunny and warm. I decided to go up the hill for a walk in the woods, camera in hand, and you get to share the results. (Be forewarned: this is an even longer than usual post.) But first, a little bit about where we’re going. Our family […]
Categories: Colchicums · Habitat gardening · Native/Invasive
Keywords: asters · autumn · colchicum · colchicums · foliage · habitat gardening · native plants · paths · secret garden · winterberry · witch hazel
Paths: The beginning of a garden
October 31st, 2002 by Kathy Purdy · 1 Comment
I’m so psyched! Rundy finally started mowing a trail through the secret garden with the DR Brush Mower. It has been my dream for years to have walking trails through our acreage and it’s finally coming true. Ever since I walked the paths in my Grandma LaFemina’s Long Island yard, and followed my Uncle Jimmy […]
Categories: Design
Keywords: brush mower · garden design · garden maintenance · paths · secret garden · trail maintenance
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