Growing Season

On my way to the dog park, I pass many houses that have their own take on gardening in the city. They use every inch of space - the front, side & back yards & even squeeze in around the public sidewalks. It's quite wonderful to view. For the dogs, loads of new smelling opportunities.

One home stands out for me. This woman is kinda Martha Stewart gone awry in the most delightful way! She gardens every inch of her yard plus around the sidewalk. She plants edibles on one side of the front yard, ornamental on the other and it's mixed around the walk.
In addition, she has a fountain in the back & a chicken coop..a beautifully done slant roof building that also encases a little green house. I think she has five fancy chickens. Would love to see their eggs. Lastly, on the corner is a poetry box, which she lovingly changes the content each week. This week, it's Riveted by Robyn Sarah from A Day's Grace Poems. I've met the owner- very nice and an artist, I believe. When I first saw her yard & poem box all I could think of is my artist gardener friend back in Richmond, Lisa T, whose spirit seems to reside in this plot as well. Enjoy!