Sentimental Garden Journey

Have you ever taken a trip down memory lane and kind of wished you hadn't?  After going through some old garden photos, I was somewhat bummed out, o.k., a lot bummed out.   Ten years ago the busyness of life caused a slow down, a detour if you will, in my gardens progress.  At the same time, other changes out of my control also transformed my garden space.  Two old Live Oaks, too close to the house, were removed.   Later that year, some nasty winds uprooted several Old Garden Roses and a Drake Elm.  It was about that time that I began downsizing the gardens, trying to get them to a less time consuming size.  A year later, we removed some of the garden space and installed sod.  I know, what was I thinking?!!!  Still, so grateful for what I have and looking forward to what my gardens will be ten years from now.  Here are some pictures of then and now.



Then... the two Live Oaks that were removed ten years ago.



Now... so barren, but the new roses will make a beautiful garden by fall.



Then



Now





Ten years ago...many more roses than now.

Then... garden was fuller, wilder.



Then... the beginnings of our Confederate  Jasmine vine, so, there are some improvements.

Jasmine vine today.

Then...my shade gardens were overtaken by fern, not much to look at.

Now

Now...yes, I  think all the shade gardens are improved.

Now

Now, but this is on my list for a change.



Now



Then... last picture, but first in Grandma's heart, my grandson playing in the lilies.


















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