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Garden Description from Rose:

Plant wise my motto has alway been everyone is welcome. You can imagine the problems that has created.  On the other hand, I have a lot of plants.  I have lived at my home for 20 years and have gardened heavily since day one.  I have learned from my mistakes as well as from the challenges the property presents.  I have several 

black Walnut trees.  They ooze juglone from the roots and prevent the growth of many plants. I spent years ripping out every ground cover known to man and of course a huge population of those God forsaken Jumping worms. 

My original design was rather formal.  It didn't suit the sun exposure (not much) nor my permissive/organic/spontaneous style.  Borders were erased, beds enlarged and raised.  I have scouted out many a construction site for rocks and shoveled many many yards of soil.  Pop a pond in here, a few trees there, lots of paths and I keep finding space for new beds. I am not afraid to change my mind.  Last year I moved a massive tree peony and it has buds!!  In my head I hear the phrase " voy a transplantar". I love an end of year sale, of course I race to get them planted and come spring I have lots of surprises. I was lucky to hit BlueStem on the last day of the season last fall.  I made a killing. 

These days I try to only plant Natives.  I don't rake or do any garden clean up until mid spring. I am rewarded with tons of fireflies. I have several Mason bee houses, they are fascinating.  I have an elaborate system for collecting every raindrop I possibly can. I am committed to the cause and feel lucky and proud that my current obsession will truly make a difference. in the world.

Plenty of street parking.

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