Full circuit of the house and yard - and full color in the palette!
Completing the circuit around the house and yard, we come back to the north-side (front) of the house
Location 11 – The front porch – looking south-west
This area probably exhibits the most change - as various flowers, ground-cover and shrubs come into bloom at different times.
Late March (2014)
Late April
Late May
Mid June
Not much change - a few smaller flowers (some in pots) now and then; a new door wreath though!.
Mid-September
Mid November
Trick-or-treating over, frost arrived, killed off the vines, then came the snow - a night view
Not much change - a few smaller flowers (some in pots) now and then; a new door wreath though!.
Mid July
The Mandevilla vines are getting taller - and of course, a change of flag!
Mid-August - the 'Alice View'
Mid-September
Back to 'normal' view - for First Day of Fall - note flag change !
Mid-October
Getting ready for all those 'Trick-or-Treat' visitors in a couple of weeks time
Mid November
Trick-or-treating over, frost arrived, killed off the vines, then came the snow - a night view
Mid-December
Looks like a few new 'sproutings' in the front yard!
Mid-January (2015)
A bleak view of what we hope will not be a bleak New Year
Late-February (2015)
The snow didn't arrive until after Valentine's Day - but the flags were out all month
The snow didn't arrive until after Valentine's Day - but the flags were out all month
Location 12 – The north-east corner – looking southward
Wildflowers at the foot of the River Birch will set a foreground for the view at the side of the garage
Late March (2014)
Late April
Late May
Early June
Mid July
Some wildflowers are beginning to bloom at the foot of the Birch tree
Mid July
Some wildflowers are beginning to bloom at the foot of the Birch tree
Mid-August - the 'Alice View'
Mid-September - 'normal' view
Pink daises are gone - replaced by larger yellow daisies
Mid-October
Mid November
A quick turn of color before the first frost came
Mid-December
Only 'man-made' growth to be seen now
Mid-January (2015)
It's OK - color will return to the yard before too long.
Late-February (2015)
That's it folks! The last of 12 photos at each of 12 locations around our yard.
If you missed any of the other five Volumes, here is a quick-link list:
Volume 6 - that's the one you are reading this in !
Updates (in each) will be added throughout the year - so be sure to check back periodically.
This is a wonderful photo journey of your beautiful home & grounds throughout the seasons! Your house, despite the fact that it is 14 years old, looks brand new! A lot of work goes into caring for a yard & home of this size! You have done an amazing job! I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the drawings & photos, as well as reading the commentary! Well done!
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