New items

My old gate was dragging and the posts were moving around in the dirt. A few neighbors helped me dig new holes and set the posts in concrete. Then we rebuilt the gate, giving it strength and style!
Another 80mph wind storm twisted up the new trellis and gave my porch a new look. I ended up sawing off the sharp and fragile parts and then gave it all something to hold on to the next time the wind picked up. I actually dig the new shape.

A Few of my Favorite Trailers

Gene can grow anything

Gene has the most unbelievable garden I've ever seen in a trailer park. He grows most of his food in his yard and provides for others as well. (photos taken in September 08)

Late summer at Mapleton

Every month a garden club member hosts the meeting. In late August it was in my yard. I still remember the warmth of the evening and the beautiful sweet light that graced us.

Found in the yard of our Site Committee Chair, Erin.

A pepper from my garden:

Changes are coming to Mapleton.

It's been awhile since I posted. I had been taking the photos but hadn't shared them.

The lot next door to me had been empty for over ten years. When I bought my home I didn't actually consider that a home might be pulled in. It's a new home, sticks out a little, but in the big picture it fits right in with the eclectic flavor of diversity that is Mapleton.


My Roos and basil screaming "make pesto!"

This is crik behind my house in August. In the spring it's so full and fast paced that you could take a boat down it.