The Yard

Playing with my dad in the yard is always fun. You never know what project he is currently working on, what new bed of flowers he has planted, or what amazing surprises he has hidden in a treasure trove of green. My dad was putting faces on the trees long before it was a thing, he hides small statuary under brush, lets weeds grow tall in some spots, plants little tiny blooming flowers in unlikely places and has bulbs planted everywhere. It is a wildwood type of landscaping guaranteed to feed the imagination and send you looking for trolls and fairies hidden in and amongst the plants.

All of that takes a lot of planning and work and now that he has 10+ acres to play on, he has grand ideas for improvements. So naturally we were out ripping things out, planting things and planning for next spring even as we think about the coming fall season. I am lucky enough to be part of not only the grunt work but I always manage to see the best parts and soak them in before the next stage of growth overtakes the last.