Thursday, July 19, 2012

Inspired by Wamboldtopia

BY SKEETER
Remember the Garden Bloggers Spring Fling in Asheville, NC? It was not that long ago and still so fresh on my mind. I brought back a piece of Wamboldtopia with me to incorporate into my GEORGIA GARDENS. Click HERE to see Wamboldtopia.
It was a sunny day when capturing my creation with this long shot. So a bit difficult to see within. I am adding this shot to show the location of this scene along the woods edge.  
Moving in closer, we can see my little creation much better. An Elm tree fell after a freak and rare snow storm in Feb 2010. Click HERE to read about this fallen tree. We were not able to remove this heavy stump so we left it in place all this time.
I knew in time, I would come up with something to make this stump look nice. Robert Frost Hosta, Samuel Blue Hosta and an unknown Hosta along with Purple Coral Bells and Creeping Jenny.
Krossa Regal Hosta, Tiramisu Coral Bells and Creeping Jenny. This Hosta was found and added after the Coral Bells were planted. It shall be switched with the Coral Bells when cooler weather arrives this fall.
Since this is my little piece of Wamboltopia, I had to add this Fairy found at the Goodwill store. The topper is not exactly what I was looking for but will work for now. I know in time, I shall find the perfect castle type topper to this enchanting area.
I added stone to keep with the Wamboltopia inspired gardens.
The Saint calls the stone work, a little Stonehenge. This stump has sat in this place for 2 years now just being a dead tree. After my trip to the Fling in Asheville, I have been INSPIRED BY WAMBOLDTOPIA, In the Garden...

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14 comments:

  1. Cute! I think the keepers of Wamboltopia would be proud! The fairies too!

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  2. Love it. Great idea. Makes me wish I still lived in country. You've done Wamboltopia proud.

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  3. Thanks girls. I was happy to add a bit of Wamboldtopia to my gardens.... I think it may be time to add a new computer to my house too. This thing is giving me fits. I am having to sign into comment on my own postings! Dang storm has pushed this computer over the edge. And nothing else was harmed. Our insurance deductable is more then a new computer so we are going to be spending some money. Ick....

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  4. What fun, Skeeter! I'm still trying to find the perfect location for my fairy door.

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  5. I really like your little bit of fairyland in the garden! We, too, have a big stump that I'm building a bed around - in our front yard, no less. I may just have to adapt your inspiration for our situation!

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  6. Oh Tina how delightful. Now that is the way to take care of a tree stump. It is enchanting. Love Fairy gardens.

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  7. Skeeter,
    I love it, the bed of rocks coming out the front is a great touch.

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  8. Well done! Ideas come when we least expect them sometimes. The old tree is the perfect spot for a fairy garden. It is a journey, that creation, have fun with it.

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  9. How cute. You have your own "Stonehenge".

    Satu

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  10. It looks great Skeeter and the memory of where the idea came from will make it even more special to you.

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  11. Cute and seems to fit in like it was always there

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  12. Thanks for all the comments everyon! It was fun creating this little fairyland and it should grow with time....

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  13. Love it! I missed that garden, unfortunately, but loving all the stories that came out of it, including your own inspiration!

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  14. Love it! I missed that garden, unfortunately, but loving all the stories that came out of it, including your own inspiration!

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