tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post6001542664693409265..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Design Workshop Decks, Patios and Porchestinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-42342908827356755462008-06-30T22:10:00.000-05:002008-06-30T22:10:00.000-05:00What a day! Digging HUGE hydrangeas (will post on ...What a day! Digging HUGE hydrangeas (will post on it at some point), coming home to a broken computer (though I shut it down and all and it is protected by a surge protector the power supply went out), having to go to geek squad to fix it, lah de dah and NO RAIN this whole weekend so of course now I am watering. Not talking much as the hydrangeas are calling me but wanted to answer a question or tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-46604267395430130712008-06-30T21:20:00.000-05:002008-06-30T21:20:00.000-05:00Hi Skeeter --we didn't stop at Broadbents but we'v...Hi Skeeter --we didn't stop at Broadbents but we've had the sausage and smoked hams from there --very good:) They also have very good jelly too:0) I wish we'd get some rain here :( The mums are looking droopy now --I have been watering, sprinkler set up in the morning --I just want a tiny bit of rain.<BR/>Hi Tina --are you finishing up your school work? You really do come up with some great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40983837436237545182008-06-30T20:51:00.000-05:002008-06-30T20:51:00.000-05:00No pop up shower with the front but low humidity n...No pop up shower with the front but low humidity now! Yeah, I may play in the yard tomorrow! Glad you are getting some rain Lola.Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45217317739365787662008-06-30T20:37:00.000-05:002008-06-30T20:37:00.000-05:00I love the gate. Your deck looks very nice. Alas, ...I love the gate. Your deck looks very nice. Alas, my deck is blah... nothing compared to this.DP Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729511776841579464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32782475974089515692008-06-30T19:07:00.000-05:002008-06-30T19:07:00.000-05:00Hi Tina, your pipe looks great, but a question, ho...Hi Tina, your pipe looks great, but a question, how did you make it stand upright? Is it pounded into the ground? You said it is movable so it must not be in concrete. I love metal pipe also, so many uses.Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-34322384331396046882008-06-30T17:44:00.000-05:002008-06-30T17:44:00.000-05:00I have seen lots of creative items made with pipes...I have seen lots of creative items made with pipes of all types. Your configuration is a great fix for privacy and hanging plants etc.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70569695941156810032008-06-30T16:20:00.000-05:002008-06-30T16:20:00.000-05:00Great idea. Think I can use it to put some shade w...Great idea. Think I can use it to put some shade where my swing is. Can't sit there as it's on West side of shed---afternoon sun. Arggggg. Another good shower this afternoon. Hard but it's water. Everything seems to be jumping from the rain. That's good. Maybe I will get some squash from the front flower bed where GGS planted his corn. Corn flopped but squash plants are huge. Keeping my fingers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32383532466790593502008-06-30T16:06:00.000-05:002008-06-30T16:06:00.000-05:00Gail. Tina is good, but I may be a wee bit prejudu...Gail. Tina is good, but I may be a wee bit prejuduce but I also bet you can hold your own!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72021666326352076892008-06-30T15:24:00.000-05:002008-06-30T15:24:00.000-05:00Tina,If I had half your energy, ingenuity and tale...Tina,<BR/><BR/>If I had half your energy, ingenuity and talent I would be a much better gardener! Seriously!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-13464658164888564582008-06-30T14:32:00.000-05:002008-06-30T14:32:00.000-05:00Thanks for taking the time to participate in the G...Thanks for taking the time to participate in the Garden Bloggers' Design Workshop again this month, Tina, and for sharing some good design ideas as well. I hope you get time to enjoy your deck this summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-87786334562261312772008-06-30T13:26:00.000-05:002008-06-30T13:26:00.000-05:00It was, worker's comp settlement, guys only 37 but...It was, worker's comp settlement, guys only 37 but acts like 73, back injuries. Wants to hire Zack for the summer, help finish the garage, we'll see.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-47725718978552955752008-06-30T12:42:00.000-05:002008-06-30T12:42:00.000-05:00Oh he has moved back? That's too bad. Was it his...Oh he has moved back? That's too bad. Was it his place that the roof caved in on? Hope he got that fixed!!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38256555421331380902008-06-30T12:38:00.000-05:002008-06-30T12:38:00.000-05:00He looks, and he has moved back. Always comments o...He looks, and he has moved back. Always comments on how over grown the trees are, or how they have filled in I should say. Just a reason to visit though.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-60672986198517130492008-06-30T12:00:00.000-05:002008-06-30T12:00:00.000-05:00Anonymous, did you stop by Broadbents for some cou...Anonymous, did you stop by Broadbents for some country smoked sausage? Yum, that is always a must stop for me when traveling that direction... No Cha-Ching? Sorry for that loss but glad you had a little break and some Fun with the Hon...<BR/><BR/>Annie, the deer will climb the stairs? Did not know that!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78625537777601596382008-06-30T11:10:00.000-05:002008-06-30T11:10:00.000-05:00Hi Tina --pretty good weekend. Hubby and I went t...Hi Tina --pretty good weekend. Hubby and I went to Metropolis for his birthday. My mom watched the kiddos. He was pretty happy --didn't win anything but it was cool to break away. That area is so pretty --lots of trees, lush green fields and plenty of wildflowers on the ride up. Work awaits me at the house --t-ball tonight and scouts. See you all later!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78519140975789215752008-06-30T11:03:00.000-05:002008-06-30T11:03:00.000-05:00Your solutions seem very logical, Tina - and your ...Your solutions seem very logical, Tina - and your deck seems like an extra room. <BR/>We had a deck at the last house and made similar gates ... partly to keep visiting children in, and partly to keep deer from climbing the steps and visiting my deck plants! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8960080102609543302008-06-30T09:56:00.000-05:002008-06-30T09:56:00.000-05:00I have a deck in front and back, just typical deck...I have a deck in front and back, just typical decks. But I want a new deck...one that surrounds a swimming pool!The Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211868718377855986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-76818730261402954372008-06-30T09:47:00.001-05:002008-06-30T09:47:00.001-05:00Creative idea! My in-laws had a similar problem wi...Creative idea! <BR/><BR/>My in-laws had a similar problem with neighbors viewing them. They installed framed-in lattice to a nice height and plant morning glories to trellis. Works like a charm...<BR/><BR/>Rainfall jumped right over us again yesterday! Argggg….Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26913412546040396742008-06-30T09:47:00.000-05:002008-06-30T09:47:00.000-05:00What great ideas. I especially like the pots on th...What great ideas. I especially like the pots on the pipes. We do not have a roof over our back deck and it is like 4000. to get it done. So no time soon on it, but this would be easy and cost more in our range.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706708268968927131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86582271702674076602008-06-30T09:40:00.000-05:002008-06-30T09:40:00.000-05:00Tina in the second pic, far right, front, rust col...Tina in the second pic, far right, front, rust colored large pot with large plant. What is the plant?<BR/><BR/>Dawn, your neighbors are far enough away and woods between that I would not think they could see too much.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-3200810877433886982008-06-30T07:27:00.000-05:002008-06-30T07:27:00.000-05:00That's nice, all my decks are pretty plain 'cept t...That's nice, all my decks are pretty plain 'cept the front porch has a cover over it from the top balcony. My big deck can be seen from the neighbors. yuck.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.com