tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post1539427726161425698..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Eureka, maybe!scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68771161138788415872013-08-11T13:30:29.422-07:002013-08-11T13:30:29.422-07:00I love the idea and say get rid of what you do not...I love the idea and say get rid of what you do not love...put that seating area in and enjoy your garden.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-7674287747220991802013-08-08T13:18:03.864-07:002013-08-08T13:18:03.864-07:00Hahaha...so true, Ricki! We figured we'll be h...Hahaha...so true, Ricki! We figured we'll be hidden enough so as not to seem annoying to passers-by, but we can always pop up and chat if we're so inclined ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-39966507934617872422013-08-08T13:17:08.681-07:002013-08-08T13:17:08.681-07:00We've totally thought about removing the porch...We've totally thought about removing the porch railing and putting in a set of steps so we can get up to the front door from either direction...if we can figure it out...we're totally going to do it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-44319670326947572082013-08-08T13:16:20.393-07:002013-08-08T13:16:20.393-07:00I totally agree, Alison...I'll probably be ask...I totally agree, Alison...I'll probably be asking for input in the future about a trellis/arbor...there are so many options...and I'm very overwhelmed suddenly with all the possibilities!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-18067005116886086872013-08-08T13:15:33.079-07:002013-08-08T13:15:33.079-07:00Exactly! Of course, we're still too close for ...Exactly! Of course, we're still too close for comfort...but at least they are just over our shoulders doing body shots ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-29525261009324574842013-08-08T13:15:00.938-07:002013-08-08T13:15:00.938-07:00Isn't it funny how sometimes the simplest solu...Isn't it funny how sometimes the simplest solutions just totally evade us for such a long time! I totally understand how you feel about the Yews...sometimes one plant's death is just an opportunity for something even better ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-55744362944226796702013-08-08T13:12:59.483-07:002013-08-08T13:12:59.483-07:00It would definitely be easier to get to, Michael.....It would definitely be easier to get to, Michael...but that's the front entryway...and we can't block it (it's pretty tight already)! Our house is so oddly positioned on our property...it's very odd...and not always convenient!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-66994915793143139292013-08-08T13:11:54.561-07:002013-08-08T13:11:54.561-07:00I really hope so, Cher...I'm giddy with the id...I really hope so, Cher...I'm giddy with the idea of lazy evenings spent lounging among the flowers!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77697843741962978652013-08-08T13:11:28.279-07:002013-08-08T13:11:28.279-07:00Doesn't it sound DIVINE!Doesn't it sound DIVINE!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-14574895009207600552013-08-08T13:11:18.566-07:002013-08-08T13:11:18.566-07:00That's very true, Loree...and we DO sort of fe...That's very true, Loree...and we DO sort of feel that way when we're up on our porch right now...it's SO HIGH up!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77195083831053220832013-08-08T13:10:47.004-07:002013-08-08T13:10:47.004-07:00So true, Kris...even if we decide we aren't us...So true, Kris...even if we decide we aren't using the seating area, we can always plant something there in the end :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-46309329096652403862013-08-08T13:10:10.498-07:002013-08-08T13:10:10.498-07:00Hahahaha...you should feel happy, because it's...Hahahaha...you should feel happy, because it's far from perfect! I agree, I do want some sort of trellis/pergola/arbor for the area...we need to measure it and make sure we don't go too big...or too small!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-1961942356573696432013-08-08T13:08:21.253-07:002013-08-08T13:08:21.253-07:00Definitely...if only money were a little more abun...Definitely...if only money were a little more abundant...I always lament that our porch is too small to sit on!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-15120260056213807612013-08-08T13:07:48.989-07:002013-08-08T13:07:48.989-07:00Hahahahaha...be careful, I might just take you up ...Hahahahaha...be careful, I might just take you up on that offer ;-) I think extending the porch would be AMAZING, but I don't think we have the resources for something of that magnitude at this point...but we've definitely talked about it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-45158956094107392332013-08-08T13:07:07.272-07:002013-08-08T13:07:07.272-07:00Agreed, Karen...I think we'll get a few chairs...Agreed, Karen...I think we'll get a few chairs and play around with the space before we get TOO carried away...before anything is set in stone!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-84150906615387895112013-08-08T13:06:34.761-07:002013-08-08T13:06:34.761-07:00Thanks, Karin...I totally agree, of course ;-)Thanks, Karin...I totally agree, of course ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-17703900966801699372013-08-08T13:06:21.645-07:002013-08-08T13:06:21.645-07:00Totally...we definitely need something for some he...Totally...we definitely need something for some height and greenery once the Laurel is gone!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-83426873315490078242013-08-08T13:05:45.357-07:002013-08-08T13:05:45.357-07:00Same here, Gwirrel...I just sit wherever I can (wh...Same here, Gwirrel...I just sit wherever I can (when I get a chance). It'll be nice to have a real seating area! I'm definitely thinking a pergola or trellis are needed for verticality and, hopefully, a bit of shade!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-55727929023739966012013-08-08T13:04:55.559-07:002013-08-08T13:04:55.559-07:00Thanks, Zoey...you and me both!Thanks, Zoey...you and me both!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-9423138651981274852013-08-08T13:04:44.712-07:002013-08-08T13:04:44.712-07:00I totally agree, guys...I've never been to a g...I totally agree, guys...I've never been to a garden and thought they had too much seating!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72161592010797952432013-08-08T13:04:14.311-07:002013-08-08T13:04:14.311-07:00So true, Christina! I think we will use it, since ...So true, Christina! I think we will use it, since we often just stand around outside on the sidewalk right now...anything is better than that!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-86120837177892290902013-08-08T13:03:30.599-07:002013-08-08T13:03:30.599-07:00So true, Donna, sitting still gives us valuable ti...So true, Donna, sitting still gives us valuable time to actually soak in the garden and appreciate it's good qualities as well and giving us a better grasp on it's shortcomings!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-91425899401411059362013-08-08T13:02:47.404-07:002013-08-08T13:02:47.404-07:00Hahahahaha...well, water for the most part...and m...Hahahahaha...well, water for the most part...and maybe a hard cider after a hard day ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-1792054497410099472013-08-08T13:02:13.632-07:002013-08-08T13:02:13.632-07:00I definitely agree, Kathryn...it's exciting to...I definitely agree, Kathryn...it's exciting to have so many options in front of us!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-48305009171195482022013-08-08T13:00:59.845-07:002013-08-08T13:00:59.845-07:00Hahahaha...I totally understand, Linda...it seems ...Hahahaha...I totally understand, Linda...it seems a little odd to have a seating area in the front yard...but I think we'll use it (we'll see). I totally agree, I'm sort of brainstorming different ideas for a trellis or arbor for that area...and yes, definitely some scented vine..and hopefully a few Liles too :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com