Not too many people can claim to live in the Garden of Ede'n......
Ede & Gerald, that is! This is my parents' garden. Most of the pictures featured here are from spring 2006, but there are a few from early last summer, 2007. I hope you enjoy the garden as much as our family does!
Spring and early summer pictures.
A yellow Lady Slipper growing wild in the yard.
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The flowers are just beginning to fill out, and everything is a lovely shade of green,
as we look up the garden path toward the house.
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A place to sit and rest for a while, and enjoy the view.
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...and a home for little visitors
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The scent of lilacs fills the air!
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Beautiful shades of purple growing beside brilliant white lilacs.
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Zooming in for a closer look!
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Just a little glimpse to get us started!
Thanks for visiting the garden of Ede'n Gerald! I'll be adding more pictures, so come back soon!