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As I sit here in snowy, cold, Nebraska in January,...

2011-01-22T21:19:52.074-05:00

As I sit here in snowy, cold, Nebraska in January, seed catalogs piled up next to my laptop, I come to your blog. 'Holy Hell' I thought, a landscape architect (in our dreams)! I live in a 106 year old home in the servants quarters, and I rent the other 3 units. Hey, it pays the mortgage! But the grounds, my palette, I create from my heart and mind. No other credentials than that. I have done the front yard, and part of the back yard. The rest of the back yard is what I refer to as 'The Outback'. Its behind a garage that actually used to be the stables for the horses! But none the less, a catchall for crap. Stacked up lumber, (did I mention we are landlords) stray pots, garden tools, and crap. It used to be additional parking for the house before we purchased it. So gardening in the ground would be futile. Weeds, you betchya. But.....I do have a slope! I love your idea, and your tenacity. I aint afraid of hard work, and doing it myself always seemed so daunting. My husband would schlep anything for me. We will see how it goes once I am able to get out there and do it! Thank you so much for the story. Its a great read, and done by real people.

Now, i believe, even without a masterish gardener ...

2010-02-04T01:51:35.679-05:00

Now, i believe, even without a masterish gardener certificate, you are already one. Besides, you are a very good writer too. Many landscape gardener hopefuls must see this blog, they will be very much inspired with your experience, and the result. Later on when the plants start to show-off it is again high time to show them to us, and brag on your accomplishments. Hurray!!!

Wendy, that project is absolutely, unbelievably wo...

2009-10-04T14:24:57.249-04:00

Wendy, that project is absolutely, unbelievably wonderful! I am immensely impressed with what you did yourself with some schlepping from your dear husband. My husband and I designed a backyard landscape makeover when we moved to our current house, but we contracted to have the lawn and concrete stripped out and dirt and compost brought in.
You have the delightful results of all your own hard work. And it's beautiful!

Thanks Melanie! Katie - you're too funny!! ...

2009-07-27T12:59:41.948-04:00

Thanks Melanie! Katie - you're too funny!!

Shirley, I fear that I am a one-hit wonder, but your encouragement means a lot!!

Bravo Wendy! You are a woman after my own heart a...

2009-07-26T19:24:36.351-04:00

Bravo Wendy!
You are a woman after my own heart and I believe, a future landscape designer/architect!

I admire your tenacity and the results look excellent. I love working with stone and find that it is very rewarding if you are willing to take your bumps and bruises.

I started my landscape design career dreaming up "big ideas" too so I can see you are on your way. Keep creating and dreaming up new projects!

Shirley Bovshow

Wow, that slope turned out FABULOUS! I remember y...

2009-07-24T22:38:29.182-04:00

Wow, that slope turned out FABULOUS! I remember your 'before' pics.

Nice try with the sweaty pic, but you still look l...

2009-07-24T11:00:23.239-04:00

Nice try with the sweaty pic, but you still look like a supermodel! :) The results of the backyard are simply amazing... love the series of pictures because you can really see how you did it all from scratch.

I forgot to mention that I had many cheerleaders d...

2009-07-24T10:08:37.036-04:00

I forgot to mention that I had many cheerleaders during this process - particularly some special cyber friends on the OG board. You know who you are! Your support really kept me going!!!