Sunday, April 12, 2009

Goings on [St.] elsewhere . . .

Okay, that's a cheesy title, I know, but things need to be reported on elsewhere in the hacienda too!

We've been working on a revamp of the front hill area as one first walks down the steps from the driveway. Lots of shade and particularly acidic soil from massive amounts of pine needles have dictated a horde of Hostas! Here they are ready to go into the raised beds. Miles looks on with pride.



The hill all torn up and ready for some sweet terrace action.



The first bed takes shape.



Meanwhile across the yard, mama Dev is fervently working on the future corn field and propagating our existing line of plants on that side.



They look good!



We were adamant about pounding the stakes in far enough. The retaining walls must be able to hold an immense amount of awesome Hosta-ness.



Almost done...


Jess expertly installs the top railings and copper cornering. He's getting really good at doing this raised bed thing. Dev says he may have missed his true calling here.


And the first one's complete!


Sweet angular shot for added effect:

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