They've both become quite the avid gardeners these past 30 years or so!
And they've inspired me greatly! :-)
A couple of years ago (or maybe 3 or 4 years ago), they downsized. They moved into a lovely "duplex-style" condo. Instead of riding his lawn mower for 4 - 5 hours, Dad doesn't have to mow at all! This frees his time for other important things! :-)Instead of maintaining huge flower beds (and a large vegetable bed) all over the place, they pretty much decided a nice rectangle in the backyard was enough. But, you can't take the farm out of the farmer! Every year, the bed is enlarged just a smidgeon. One year, a trellis was added to one side. There's talk, now, of adding another trellis on the other side. (Sounds great to me!)
Last weekend everything was looking better than lovely. Beginning with the view from the deck, this is what we saw. Who wouldn't like a green, healthy cornfield "out back?" ;-)
The asparagus bed is so healthy back there,it had to be restrained!
These are views from the front.
There are also peonies and rhubarb in the "way back."
Here are some close-ups. :-)
Did I tell you my dad turned 87 last week? My mom is younger. I don't think I'm supposed to mention her age... nor that of my Aunt MEA (her sister) who's just a bit older than my dad. ;-)
So, I have hopes to be gardening for a good while, yet! :-)
So, I have hopes to be gardening for a good while, yet! :-)
