Now, the fence posts are in, the rock hound has been at work and the three beds are set out around the pin where the sculpture will go. The fire pit waits beneath its tarp... 42 square feet of bricks are needed to complete it.
This morning, a fine fog came down between 6 am and 7 am; a shroud that cast a gentle blanket of dew over all.
Meanwhile, our neighbouring woodchuck comes by from time to time, somewhat bemused by all the work.
The garden being created has been an enormous joy. At times I have found myself impatient with inclement weather and delays out of our control...but mostly, again, I find myself quite amazed by the process and filled with thanks for the skills of the men who are building it with us.
Here is a photograph of the back garden before the "rock hound" sifted through the soil, removing the larger stones in preparation for the plantings...
This was the image we woke to yesterday morning, and the picture Nicholas posted was taken this morning...in one day, so much has been accomplished.
Out front, the soil is readied for grass seed to be planted, more plants have been delivered and trees are coming soon...
And, inside, we have been busy as well...the paintings have been hung and the carpeting has been laid...
This past Monday, June 17th, marks the one-year anniversary of our arrival in America...we disembarked from the Queen Mary in Brooklyn and began this new leg of our journey...we had not yet fully purchased the land, we had no house plans, no garden design, no furniture, no job, etc...what an adventure!
Judy
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