tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post2408211793290134356..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Backyard Renovation: Part 1scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85291246496751788832013-02-01T07:35:38.598-08:002013-02-01T07:35:38.598-08:00Authentic Provence offers the most distinctive in ...Authentic Provence offers the most distinctive in regards to the tradition and authentic French lifestyle. All garden antiques, planters and French limestone fountains and French limestone mantels are imported from France, Italy and England and are of highest quality. They offer an extensive inventory here in the US thereby eliminating delivery time delays with shipping provided by reliable transport companies across the US, the Caribbean and Canada. They have very friendly, knowledgeable and effective customer service. The owners are European and Wolfgang is an actual Art Historian. They also can study a specific request and if needed have the items custom made to the clients specification. Visit www.authenticprovence.com for more information.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666072471924290100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72174272232417345172012-01-16T16:39:00.587-08:002012-01-16T16:39:00.587-08:00Wow...you said it...I've never been so dirty a...Wow...you said it...I've never been so dirty and cross in my life...well, ok, that I can remember with this intensity! I really have an appreciation for people who put up fences now...both Norm and I speak in hushed tones when we see a really extensive fence on someone's property...especially if they say they did it themselves.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-67299066716914222442012-01-16T16:37:27.724-08:002012-01-16T16:37:27.724-08:00OMG...yeah...it really was...and you're right,...OMG...yeah...it really was...and you're right, now that it's pretty much done, it's super satisfying to know we stuck with it and did it ourselves! Renovations are the best...and it's so exciting. BTW...thanks for commenting...it led me to your blog, which I'm reading now!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-55544394814004285702012-01-15T21:36:57.023-08:002012-01-15T21:36:57.023-08:00Ugh! What a muddy mess it must have been installin...Ugh! What a muddy mess it must have been installing that fence. I really like the results. I can't wait to see some more pictures.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-48340006044625861342012-01-14T18:23:36.544-08:002012-01-14T18:23:36.544-08:00What a ton of work but it will feel so good knowin...What a ton of work but it will feel so good knowing you designed it yourself. I checked out your other post about the plants you put in. I love agastaches and Ava does really well for me, too, as long as it's in a pot. I completed a garden renovation in the fall, too, it just didn't include hardscaping. The entire area looks great already! I'm looking forward to your pictures showing the completed project.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-5762836624458175202012-01-14T15:48:56.871-08:002012-01-14T15:48:56.871-08:00Hi Allan...no worries...I've had trouble with ...Hi Allan...no worries...I've had trouble with Blogger in the past doing the same thing...not letting me post comments on other people's blogs. Earlier this spring, I couldn't even access my own blog...sheesh! I'm totally flattered by ALL your comments...and to think...I almost didn't post that pic of me with the tiller, like most people, I kinda hate pictures of myself! I'm a firm believer in DIY-everything. I will admit, however, that in the middle of digging up large patches of lawn, I often wish for a crew of workers to help me out ;-) I'm SO excited that people have received this post so well...can't wait for the finale!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68180583319023134132012-01-14T15:44:55.488-08:002012-01-14T15:44:55.488-08:00Thanks, Ryan! Yeah...it was pretty much our "...Thanks, Ryan! Yeah...it was pretty much our "Big Project" this spring :-) We're currently building a shed...but it's been slow-going...how is yours coming along? I hope you post about it once it's finished. Oh yeah...fences are far trickier than I expected...even with pre-made panels...gave me way more appreciation for people who fence really big spaces ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-60343071983677047242012-01-13T18:54:57.646-08:002012-01-13T18:54:57.646-08:00There are great achievements to celebrate here.
1]...There are great achievements to celebrate here.<br />1] A blogger [you] with an already stellar reputation, has self-catapulted into the stratosphere of garden blogging using a roto - tiller!<br />2] You have a "personal; best" to add to your list of great achievements.<br />3] Imagine how many hearts you have touched by sharing this work of love?<br />4] You have validated the dedication of DIY gardeners<br />5] You have saved a lot of money by not hiring others to do this work for you.<br />6] Over 45 comments in one week? WOW! <br /> <br />Scott, I was probably the first person to read your blog the moment it was posted last Monday morning. But I am among the last to laud you. That is because I was not able to access the comment section of your blog {and many blogs of our peers} via Firefox. My host Squarespace suggested tonight that I use another browser. This comment was finally posted via Chrome. Sorry that it took so long. You deserved better than this.allanbecker-gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249183285802762125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-389500991805567762012-01-13T18:38:44.646-08:002012-01-13T18:38:44.646-08:00Me four!Me four!allanbecker-gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249183285802762125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-51861012674576261032012-01-13T11:30:03.555-08:002012-01-13T11:30:03.555-08:00This is a great project, I had no idea you'd b...This is a great project, I had no idea you'd been doing all this. I'm in the middle of building a garden shed too, so I can relate. I like the fence, really nice. Designing fences is a lot harder than people think. Even with premade stuff, there's a lot to pick from and it makes a big difference as the backdrop for the plants. I like it.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-16174360238957611662012-01-13T03:40:34.493-08:002012-01-13T03:40:34.493-08:00Danger Garden: Hahahahaha! Thanks…I do LOVE the fe...Danger Garden: Hahahahaha! Thanks…I do LOVE the fence…my only regret is that it isn't taller…oh well. You're so right about the hardscape though…simple is best.<br /><br />Toni - Signature Gardens: Absolutely, sometimes I surprise myself when I step outside what I think I like to try something new…and end up loving it!<br /><br />Kaveh Maguire: Hahahahahaha…I want to see that photo!<br /><br />Karen / Southern Meadows: Oh yeah…that's the big benefit to doing it yourself…that feeling of accomplishment!<br /><br />Darla: Hahaha…thanks!<br /><br />Tim: It's good to know I'm not alone in my discomfort with machinery :-)<br /><br />Sunray Gardens: Thanks so much…yeah, I think it actually worked out for the best…I just had to step outside my comfort zone a little…which is ALWAYS a good thing :-)<br /><br />altroverde: Hahahahaha…we were VERY serious ;-) I do think you're right…the backyard felt very jumbled and close before, now it's much more inviting and open :-)<br /><br />Cat: Thanks so much…I really like the fence too :-)<br /><br />MulchMaid: I bet you can…with your backyard redo in the not-so-distant past! Isn't it funny how quickly we forget how hard it was!<br /><br />HolleyGarden: Awww, thanks…it IS a lot of hard work…but the payoff makes it well worth it :-)<br /><br />Lona: Hahahaha…I actually love them now too…I think I mostly just didn't want to work anymore…so would have settle for the gravel to just be done…so I could plant!<br /><br />David - Pinewood Cottage: Thanks…you won't have to wait too long…I'm hoping to post the next installment today…with the final one on (hopefully) Monday or Tuesday next week :-)<br /><br />Denise: Oh yeah…it ended up being way harder than I imagined it would be…but the payoff made it worth all the effort!<br /><br />Jean: Thank you…maybe brave is the wrong word…"delusional" may be more fitting, depending on who you ask ;-)<br /><br />halliards: Thanks…I really do enjoy it, now that it's done!<br /><br />James Golden: I know that feeling…but you can console yourself by planting lots of vines to cover it up! When we were staining (and it looked a bit blotchy), that's what I kept telling myself I'd do if it didn't look the best :-) BTW…can't wait to see your new garden take shape!<br /><br />James, Janet & Danger: Thanks for the heads-up…I had NO IDEA that was happening…I think it's fixed now, please let me know if you still get that message in the future!<br /><br />Phillip Oliver: Thanks…OMG…I could never use a chain saw…TERRIFYING!<br /><br />Cally: Hahahah…totally! It's like when you get to enjoy your neighbor's new landscaping :-) OMG…i just looked at that link…so much is still green and growing in your garden!<br /><br />Pam/Digging: Thanks! Yes…pre-made panels we got from Lowes (I think). Looking back, it may have been easier to just do the fence from scratch…but, having never built a fence before, we learned the hard way! Boots thanks you too ;-)<br /><br />Malar: Thanks…and believe me, no one is more surprised about how much work it was than I am!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-47291527635105440312012-01-13T03:40:20.597-08:002012-01-13T03:40:20.597-08:00Gwirrel: Haha…me too! I sometimes thing that garde...Gwirrel: Haha…me too! I sometimes thing that garden blogging is a great way to satisfy my inner "nosy neighbor"! Agreed about the juxtaposition!<br /><br />Janet: Whew! Thanks! Yeah…I love that rental service…I realized after we used it how nice it was to not have to worry about how we were going to transport those big, heavy pieces of equipment!<br /><br />Carly: Thanks…I hope you like the outcome coming up in the next 2 posts ;-)<br /><br />Ryan Miller: Aw shucks…I was pretty happy with how things turned out too :-) As for the tiller…yeah…I don't have the upper-body strength to run it myself :-(<br /><br />Sue: Hahahaha…he totally played his part, for sure!<br /><br />Why I Garden: Oh yeah, so true…in the middle of all the work, it seems like an insurmountable task…but after a few months, it's hard to remember it being that bad :-)<br /><br />Zoey: Thanks! I hope you'll enjoy the results!<br /><br />Mark and Gaz: Thanks…me too :-)<br /><br />Pam's English Garden: Thanks so much…I hope you like the next few posts as well!<br /><br />Grace Peterson: We really are…it's so nice to look out our kitchen window and see something pretty…not a pile of mud and debris!<br /><br />Gwen: Thanks so much…it's definitely an improvement!<br /><br />nittygrittydirtman: Hahahaha…me too!<br /><br />Tom: Thanks!<br /><br />Alison: OMG…you should totally use them if they are available in your area…I realized afterward that it really made it easier…we could focus on getting our work done, not returning the equipment.<br /><br />Andrea: Thanks so much…and yes, it was exhausting!<br /><br />Catherine@AGardenerinProgress: I love how so many of us have similar relationships…I was so impatient for this part to get done so I could have my fun and plant things too! I guess it's good to have someone that balances us out, right?<br /><br />Janet, The Queen of Seaford: Thanks…oh yeah, YardRents is great!<br /><br />PlantPostings: Indeed…and yes…all things will be revealed!<br /><br />GirlSprout: Thanks! Yeah…in hindsight, I think it was for the best too…I think I was just being lazy…wanting to be done with the "hard" part so I could get on with the good part!<br /><br />Jenni@RainyDayGardener: Thanks…those words are sweet to my ears! Can't wait to see your project too!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-58088885758687846382012-01-12T13:36:57.152-08:002012-01-12T13:36:57.152-08:00me threeme threedanger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-34691846185252708512012-01-12T00:54:21.687-08:002012-01-12T00:54:21.687-08:00such an excellent job! Wow! I'm really impress...such an excellent job! Wow! I'm really impressed that you did all yourself!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-10360317483211664642012-01-11T21:19:14.787-08:002012-01-11T21:19:14.787-08:00Oh, the hardscape is definitely good stuff too, Sc...Oh, the hardscape is definitely good stuff too, Scott. Wow, that fence looks gorgeous! Is it purchased in pre-made panels? I'm so impressed that you did all that yourselves! I like the zig-zag of the path, and of course it'll be softened by your plants. The cat is adorable too. He did an excellent job overseeing your project.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-4831651718698038732012-01-11T19:32:50.025-08:002012-01-11T19:32:50.025-08:00This is all very exciting, I almost feel as if it&...This is all very exciting, I almost feel as if it's me getting a new garden, I suppose because I will get the benefit of enjoying all the new and wonderful plants you will grow. I'll be totally hooked watching this area grow from the start.<br /><br />Thanks for you comment re. my efforts with evergreens. I thought you might like a peak at what other evergreen and winter foliage plants I have (or at least the ones that I could get almost photos of amid the gales). Here's the link to a journal I've just posted on my Folia pages showing more of the winter plants: http://myfolia.com/journals/112143-evergreen-foliage-in-winter-updated<br /><br />Until then, here's to your new plantings, may they thrive and enjoy being photographed.Callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276876280803790049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-58172725116911145442012-01-11T19:03:29.605-08:002012-01-11T19:03:29.605-08:00You have been busy! It looks fantastic. I can'...You have been busy! It looks fantastic. I can't wait to see the end result. I know it will be spectacular. I'm with you when it comes to machinery but I've come to love it. The main thing that scares me is using the chain saw.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77213246543123877142012-01-11T17:11:47.238-08:002012-01-11T17:11:47.238-08:00Me too!Me too!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-65186815673482034102012-01-11T17:11:18.711-08:002012-01-11T17:11:18.711-08:00Glad James mentioned the dialogue box...I have bee...Glad James mentioned the dialogue box...I have been getting it as well.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-27121813966586505692012-01-11T17:09:21.737-08:002012-01-11T17:09:21.737-08:00BTW, every time I come to your blog I get this mes...BTW, every time I come to your blog I get this message in a dialogue box:<br /><br />A username and password are being requested by http://muckabout.typepad.com. The site says: "Protected"James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-26696543712566303142012-01-11T17:07:51.432-08:002012-01-11T17:07:51.432-08:00I'm still envious of that fence. I just bought...I'm still envious of that fence. I just bought one I don't like nearly as much, darn! But I look forward to what you do with the planting in that tight space.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-71620918154192909572012-01-11T05:37:37.839-08:002012-01-11T05:37:37.839-08:00Wow, great job! The pavers look really good, the c...Wow, great job! The pavers look really good, the contrast between sharp landscaping and flowing planting is very enjoyable too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68021798003560264172012-01-11T04:27:06.212-08:002012-01-11T04:27:06.212-08:00Boy, I can see how that was a lot of work. It real...Boy, I can see how that was a lot of work. It really looks good though. You're a brave man to tackle all that!Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-56259713910607499752012-01-10T20:14:33.616-08:002012-01-10T20:14:33.616-08:00You guys really "plowed" ahead with what...You guys really "plowed" ahead with what looks like an extremely challenging job, between taking out the shaky garage, the buried oil tank, soggy soil. The fence is beautiful -- I bet you still go out just to stare at it. Congrats to all of you -- Boots too, of course!Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-21446223273438132742012-01-10T17:13:29.320-08:002012-01-10T17:13:29.320-08:00Wow - Scott - you guys have done a great job! I...Wow - Scott - you guys have done a great job! I'm like everybody else - can't wait to see what great plants you put in.David - Pinewood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352558343313743914noreply@blogger.com