Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Water and Ice


Why more people do not enjoy thier water gardens year round is beyond me. Look how nice this stream looks last December in the snow. The way the snow rests on the stone. The white cap on the log bridge. THe plantings are not yet established around this feature. When the plantings fill in, another dimension will be created to hold the snow. At night, the light glistens off of the ice creating a haunting glow. Posted by Picasa

Monday, January 30, 2006

Have A Seat Mr. Toad.


This is my mad army. These are eroded toadstools at Toadstool Park in western Nebraska. The toadstools are formed by the action or wind an rain over the years. The area is rich with fossils and other evidence of ancient inhabitants. This is my favorite place on Earth. There is so much to see and appreciate in a small space. It is a mysterious and spiritual kind of place. There is camping, but not many camp there. It is a place to escape reality. In my time I have visited many places to observe water in constant action. I have learned more by watching how the lack of, or infrequent water acts. It is a treat when you can walk through after a rain and see the way the water cuts channels and forms the land. This will not be the last post of this site, so stay tuned. Posted by Picasa

Friday, January 27, 2006

Gummy


I have decided to make friday into a special day. Friday is now Plant Friday. I will post my plant of choice, hopefully 52 different ones, and will take requests if anyone is looking. The plant of the week is Sweet Gum. I planted this tree two years ago. It has the most spectacular fall color, and I hope its performance improves over the years. This tree is good for a space where a more upright shade tree is required. It longs for Kentucky, but it is doing well in Nebraska. Cheers. Posted by Picasa

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Maine Millstone


As I plan for the upcoming year I have been thinking of new and different fountain ideas. This hand carved millstone is from Maine Millstones. The black rock is imported from China. The water flows nicely out of the grooves which are carved into the stone. I have been working with drilled stones and other types of bubbling features. This will look twice as nice next year as the planting matures. Posted by Picasa

Peace Frog


This frog nestled in the variegated water celery is one of many that have made it to the Dwyer pond. This is the first year out of five that there has been frogs, and their size and numbers are huge. We have always had a problem with the overpopulation of goldfish, donating hundreds to a fish shop every spring. I guess this water garden is fertile. Thank you to Cody Osbourne from Aquascape Designs for taking the photo. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

The Greatest Compliment


I have decided to revisit this blooging thing. I am preparing to write a couple of articles that I was asked to write. I have decided to use this blog as an area to post my ideas and help me organize my thoughts. The photo is of a couple of ducks that decided to stop in a waterfeature I created in 2004. It is the biggest compliment to have these ducks appreciating my creation.
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