cloudwathcer's zen

With all the BS going on in the word today as well as my own personal life,
I decided I would share with you my secret hiding place. It's where I go when
I don't want to be. I hope you enjoy because it was a lot of hard work. but sooo worth it!
Here are just a few things as it's really freaking time consuming to do this.


















just a handful...I have over 150 species...perty flowers
HOPE YU ENJOY!

a reply to: cloudwatcher

Such beauty. I'm not just talking about your hiding place, either.

ETA: I meant that in a non creepy sort of way.

Very pretty!

Agree with the above poster...

Nice place to just get away to. I used to love my gardens, sadly, only have small areas now...

Still love them though

a reply to: Skid Mark

Thank you very much...

originally posted by: TNMockingbird
Very pretty!

Agree with the above poster...

Nice place to just get away to. I used to love my gardens, sadly, only have small areas now...

Still love them though

It's my oasis...everyday...I have no traffic so I only hear birds and other critters..
Love it though.

a reply to: cloudwatcher

You're very welcome. That looks like it took months to complete.

Let's see....
I think I see coneflower? black eyed Susan? Hostas?
Some veggies?
Did I see poppies?

Not sure what part of the planet you live in but, have you tried 4 o'clocks?
When we moved here there was a bed out back already...I mulched it this spring and to my surprise a ton of
4 o'clocks sprang up! Pinks, purples, reds and I was very happy to see white...I will harvest the seeds and spread them around the front for next year...
I could take a pic tomorrow if you'd like to see them!

I think your flowers are very nice lady.

What a lovely place you have! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

originally posted by: cloudwatcher

originally posted by: TNMockingbird
Very pretty!

Agree with the above poster...

It's my oasis...everyday...I have no traffic so I only hear birds and other critters..
Love it though.

I deal with the less attractive portion of society everyday. I have an aviary in my office with birds that I have rescued and raised that keep me sane in the mess humanity has created.

I am glad you have created your place!

Peace

Here's a few more....
Peace

Had to throw this in! Where I come from...

a reply to: cloudwatcher

You more or less need a firearm if you live in the country. Is that you with the rifle?

a reply to: Skid Mark

That would be a yes...It's an AR 15. Just one of many toys.
And yes, you do need to be armed as an American Citizen,
whether it be in the country where I come from or the nearest town 20 miles away.
It's your constitutional duty for a reason! That sign is hanging in one of our local body shops....
But with that being said...thieves are everywhere
We have ADT with like 15 cameras but we own a lot of property
and what I am holding in my hand will protect my children and myself a heck of a lot better!!!!

a reply to: cloudwatcher

I can't give you enough stars for that. My thoughts exactly. Police response times are a joke. The only one you can rely on is yourself.

a reply to: TNMockingbird

I would totally LOVE to see them PLEASE!!!

What a beautiful garden! I think you have finally reached your Zen. Peace to you and yours.

Beautiful spot!!!

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it.
It is A LOT of hard work...
I enjoy the heck out of it.
Weather is really weird this year
and I still have stuff trying to bloom.