Warning: Picture-heavy post!
Pole beans and squash in raised beds:
Wind chime that followed me home from the Butchart Gardens gift shop:
My tea/herb garden this year:
Hostas and lupin that emerged this spring:
Planted a foam flower in front of the bird bath. Hope it does well in its new home:
The black currant I planted this spring:
One of the two elderberries I planted this spring:
One of the 3 bare-root black raspberries, also planted this spring:
My fig tree (new to my garden) – which looked for the longest time like a bare stick planted in a pot – is now leafed out and (gasp!) growing actual figs:
I bought a patio set for the new patio and pergola. Very comfortable and doubles as an outdoor dining space (long-time readers may recognize the dick pillows):
I have not forgotten to make my garden magical at night. These are solar colour-changing dragonflies (a gift from my landlords, for Mother’s Day last year):
Solar lantern on the patio table:
Fairy lights (also solar), under the wisteria:
And my most stunning solar light, in front of the black currant. Weighted down with a cool rock I found on Bowser’s Secret Trail:
Close-up of the light in action:
Full-effect of this particular solar light. Isn’t it stunning?
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses. Future plans include enjoying the harvest, building 2 more raised beds, and creating a fire pit space!
Rock on,
The WB
Your garden looks fabulous. I love the herb and tea area. It’s been a great growing season here in Southern Illinois so far.
Same here on Vancouver Island, although we could use some rain! Thanks, Lori 💕
Wow, everything is growing and leafing out so well!! The lights are awesome, and your garden and patio look comfy and inviting.
Thank you, Deborah 💕 That is my goal: comfy and inviting; a haven.
You’re succeeding!! 😍
It all looks gorgeous and inviting. I like that solar light. Yes, it’s stunning.
Thank you, Ally 💕 Can you believe I picked up that light at the grocery store? 😁
I love your “night lights,” so to speak. Those dragonflies are really cool looking. Well done! – Marty
Thank you, Marty 💕
Very cool! Love the dragonflies! Those would follow me home if I saw them.
Same! Luckily my landlords saw them first 😉. Thanks, Kate 💕
Gorgeous! It is apparent that your plants are loving their home. I love all the fairy lights too. I sometimes wish that warm summer evenings would get dark earlier so I can enjoy the magical lights more.
I had the same wish, but then I remembered the days are already getting shorter. The time is coming for us early birds, Janis! Thanks 💕
I can testify first hand that your garden is absolutely amazing…as is Bowser’s Secret Trail. I look firward to visiting both of them again soon!
We look forward to welcoming you back, Donna! Thanks 💕
What a wonderful garden
Thank you, Sheree 💕
I’m so jealous. I wish I had your green thumb, your work ethic, your decorating vibe and your great taste! (See, I’m really, really jealous!😉) And I love the pillows, wasn’t reading you then, great story!😂
It took me a lifetime to get here, in terms of skills. And I still have so much to learn. Luckily I am not afraid of making mistakes! Thank you very much, Bobi 💕
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. It is magical, Deb.
And the special dick pillows! Yay!!
Where did you get all those magical solar lights?
The fairy lights came from Amazon. The table light and the little solar tower both came from the grocery store! Thank you, Kari 💕
Your garden is just stunning! It must be so peaceful and calming to sit out there with a cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening.
It truly is! I spend a good part of each day under the pergola, and I often doze off (because it is so peaceful 😁). Thanks, Sheila 💕
Wow! It all looks wonderful and your hard work definitely paid off. Hope you have lots of good weather to enjoy it…
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It’s supposed to be a hot summer and so far there have been plenty of great days for enjoyment! Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
Love all the lighting details in your space. What a wonderful place to unwind. Working with plants is similar to meditating. I had to laugh at your bird bath because I had the exact same one at the house I sold.
I have yet to see a bird actually bathing in it! I wonder if the sides are too slippery or what? Did you have any birds in yours, Jean? Thanks 💕
so many wonderful touches!
Thank you, Susan 💕
Oh my, you’ve been very busy!! It looks wonderful. Quite impressed you have figs!!
I had no idea figs grew in this climate until I saw a huge fig tree loaded wth fruit in Chemainus last fall! Thanks, Tracey 💕
Oh my goodness! You’ve created an amazing outdoor space! You must enjoy it so much!
I am loving it! Thanks, Helen 💕
That is an amazing space. Love the solar lights.
Thank you very much, Carol 💕
Absolutely incredible, Deb! Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! ❤️
Thank you so much, Natalie 💕
I love your garden, especially the herbs in pots.
Thank you, Dawn 💕 I’ve already made some delicious teas from them, as well as dehydrating some for future use!
Hi Deb – you’ve done amazing things – isn’t it looking good … and with all the delicious fruit and veg – congratulations … no wonder you’re proud of it. That sunlamp glows wonderfully – cheers Hilary
I just love having a vision and making it happen! Thank you, Hilary 💕
Love it all, Deb … especially your patio furniture. If it ever disappears one night …. 😉
Hehehe! I’d love to see you try to get this set on a plane!!!! 🤣 Thank you, my friend 💕
Elderberries. Takes me back to Monty Python. Your father was and hamster and your mother smelled of… we will leave out the farts.
All the best insults! 🤣 Thanks, Kieran 💕
What an amazing space and garden, Deb! Very cozy and comfortable. And I adore the solar light with all its shapes. If I would be closer, I would demand an invitation! 🙂
You wouldn’t need to demand one! I would demand you visit me and my gezellig tuin, Liesbet 😁. Thank you 💕
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Everything looks so whimsical and cozy ✨️
Thank you 💕 Whimsical and cozy is the feeling I am going for.
I could not love this any more than I do. It’s a magical, serene spot that you’ve created! The plants. The Flowers. The Dick Pillows! (who could forget those?) I would love to visit you and go though each plant, one by one and let you tell me all about them, then we’d sit down at your lovely table, cozy up to a dick pillow and have a glass of wine.
That sounds like a magical visit! The dick pillows await you, Suz 😁. Thank you very much 💕