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After a hot weekend, more pleasant weather has settled in and the long-term forecast shows consistent temperatures in the 70s. That is music to my ears, I just hope it lasts. We have been busy with the usual garden chores. Michael has been more adventurous than I and he created a small set of steps leading up to our shady path. He said he had been wanting to do that for a long time but didn't because of it making it difficult to move the lawnmower up to the top level. Well, we now have a battery-powered mower, a very lightweight, tiny thing which makes both of us happy. The steps are almost finished, just some more gravel needed to top them - Our new battery-powered lawnmower looks like a toy - In the garden - Autumn Fern ( Dryopteris erythrosora) is just spectacular right now. My favorite fern. Aruncus 'Horatio' has doubled in size this year and threatens to overshadow the shade garden.  Baptisia 'Solar Flare' blooms after 'Purple Smoke'  Jasmine 'Fiona...
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Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Stephen AndrewFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Your house is so beautiful!!!

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  3. David OliverFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  5. organicgardendreamsFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  6. sandaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  7. HoehoegrowFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  8. Casa MariposaFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Very pretty!

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  9. RobinLFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  10. LesFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  11. debsgardenFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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  12. The Brown Recluse (TBR)February 22, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    How pretty, Phillip!

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