Pic of the Day--Garden Tour 20
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Pic of the Day--Garden Tour 20
Hi All--We have several sets of steps that go from our south lawn up to the woodland path that has been in the last couple of pix. This shot was taken while standing in the lawn near the north end of the path. The bench that was in the last couple of pix is off camera on the far left. Most of the hostas in the area are seedlings of mine except for those that are immediately above the row of rock edging.
Hank
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
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What a beautiful setting for the plants.
Since you face the Mississippi River on a hillside, do most of the plants all get late afternoon sun?
Since you face the Mississippi River on a hillside, do most of the plants all get late afternoon sun?
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Hi--Because we are on the west facing side of a steep bluff, the sun does not begin to hit our garden until 10:00 to 11:00. Most of the garden is under a canopy of mature trees. There are a few spots that are open to the sky but, except for the area in POTD 2 and 3, most areas receive from dabbled light to maybe 3-4 hours of sun. Here is a photo taken several hundred feet out in the Mississippi River that shows where our home is located. You can see the angled driveway that leads up to our home. The canopy of trees also provides shade in the late afternoon.
Hank
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
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Joan--I suppose it is conceivable that the highway that runs in front of home could get covered with flood water but I think it would have to be a "thousand year" flood. The worst flooding in my lifetime occured in 1965 and 1993. The highway was never in danger.
Hank
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
Better Gnomes & Gardens
zone 4B-5A
Latitude: 43° 48' 51" N
River Shot
Nice picture from the Mississippi!
Do you ever get over to Westby to eat at Borgen's?
The Norwegian meatballs and homemade pies are worth a visit to your part of the state.
Do you ever get over to Westby to eat at Borgen's?
The Norwegian meatballs and homemade pies are worth a visit to your part of the state.
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This Year
It will be Norwegian Meatballs, homemade pie and hostas this year then!
Better see the gardens first so I won't be slowed down by a big meal.
What is in Viroqua?
Better see the gardens first so I won't be slowed down by a big meal.
What is in Viroqua?
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So pretty. Your seedlings look great!
Pat
My Hosta List
Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.
~ Walt Whitman
My Hosta List
Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.
~ Walt Whitman