"Tom & Carol's Garden" Personal Page by tpal


Summer Passion

Our true summer passion, along with sailing, is our garden. Not only is it important to us today, but in the Summer of 2000, it was instrumental in bringing us together. We have found that we share in the joy of creating a living haven in the city. For the past three years, we have participated in the Buffalo Garden Walk and have welcomed thousands of people through our little yard. I hope these photos will offer the garden we love to all who visit here.

Carol's Rock Garden

Lots of succulents and loving care.

Space for Reflection & Not Much Else!

The farthest corner of our garden is only about ten pace from the nearest. This is a very private spot. The bench under the grape arbor is the best place to enjoy the waterfall and the fish in the pond.

The Shade Garden

This is a spot with almost continuous shade. We never thought it could be that interesting but Carol has assembled an incredible array of plantings that combine a wide variety of color and texture.

Big Color, Lots of Stuff!

This area is just three or four steps from the shade garden but gets a lot more sun. Here we have many different day lilies and our favorite Crocosmia - "Lucifer".

Follow The Winding Path

Giant Hosta line the path from the entrance, past the shade garden, along the sun garden, to the pond ... all in about eight to ten paces. Small is good!

Need We Say More?

Duchess - Garden's Not the Same Without Her.

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    Usctwin Apr 20, 2012 at 8:35 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Tom, great travel pages. Hope you have a happy birthday!

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    Happy Birthday and many happy travels in the years to come.
    All the best, Ewa

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    Nemorino Apr 20, 2012 at 1:08 AM Report Abuse

    Happy Birthday and greetings from Frankfurt am Main -- Don

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    Happy Birthday dear VTers.

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    connectingrod Apr 19, 2012 at 11:32 PM Report Abuse

    A BIRTHDAY is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.

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    pieter_jan_v Apr 19, 2012 at 9:54 PM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday wishes from the Netherlands. PJ

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    TrendsetterME Apr 19, 2012 at 9:32 PM Report Abuse

    Hey Tom, "Happy Birthday", with all my best wishes ... :)

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    Donna_in_India Apr 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday Tom! Have a wonderful day.

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    iandsmith Apr 14, 2012 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

    Hope you have a good one. If we get lucky we'll see more of you. Cheers, Ian

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    ranger49 Feb 20, 2012 at 3:48 PM Report Abuse

    Jsst spotted that you have recently been online. Not seen you for a long time
    I think you are still the first and only visitor to my Sougraigne page. Hope all goes well with you.

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