Leftover Stones

Bill built his wall last summer. It is really quite nice, and adds a touch of formallity and structure to the front yard. We bought stones from a local quary that we thought would match the ones that are on the front of the house. They are a pretty good match, a little brighter, but since they are so much newer I guess that is to be expected.

This photo is of the remaining stones (the wall is buried in snow right now.) I took it last fall so I would be able to know how many stones we had left in order to plan another project for next spring.

Thanskgiving Weekend Grey

It was, typically, grey today. Windy and cold, with just a tiny bit of sunshine peeking through now and then. High temp about 35, low overnight about 30. Last night a beautiful ring around the moon. The pond is pretty much frozen over now, and the few fish left behind (because they were so skilled at escaping the net two weeks ago) are under the ice. They will probably not make it through the winter - not much air down there, and plenty of dying vegetation. But the water lily should survive once again, I hope.

Today's photo is of the east side of the house. We tore out a bunch of stuff last summer, and put up the two trellises. Next spring will bring the challenge of planting anew in this area, and I have to think about it. Should there be purple Clematis on both trellises? Or different color on each? There are hardy hybiscus on either side. Never tried those before and hope they do well. Then some Hydrangeas, which I've never had bloom, but which were beautiful in other people's yards last summer after the long drought. Would be so nice not to have a drought next summer...