Reading in 2024
My reading was way down this year (61) compared to last (93) and I just barely made my reading goal of 60 books on Goodreads. Glancing over my list, I see that it was a mixed bag. I read a few books that I loved but I also read quite a few that I didn't really enjoy. However, if I am not enjoying a book by the third chapter, I give it up. Life is too short and there are too many books. It looks like I did not read as many gardening books as I usually do but I read more fiction than usual. My favorite book of the year was North Woods by Daniel Mason which I read last winter. It is about the generations of people that live in a specific house in the New England woods. The first two chapters were difficult to get through (the writing styles vary with each chapter) but it picks up quickly and I couldn't put it down. Here is my complete list and dates that I finished the book. I've starred my favorites. Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering ...
What a beautiful garden ! And excellent photos as well. Thanks for sharing -I hope you can update us next year as well.
ReplyDeleteThat's a remarkably short period to have created a garden that spectacular! I love the mass of bright purple at the front of the house, as well as the plants massed along the stone path.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and kind words! Can't wait to see what happens next!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous garden! Thanks for sharing this with us Phillip!
ReplyDeleteGood soil is everything! Great planting choices and design skills help too ;). Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! What an amazing garden. I especially like the use of ornamental grasses. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWOW! The front is a master class in layering, amazing. Having that much space is such a dream, I'd be plunking things here & there. They obviously have a great focus and eye and are NOT. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFor goodness sakes. This is almost unbelievable for just 2 years of garden. These gentlemen both have green thumbs as well as great soil. What a marvelous beginning to a magnificent garden. The views are stunning too.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! 40 acres, wow...
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