Water In The Garden

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Stefan Van Norden

WATER IN THE GARDEN

I have seen and worked in a lot of gardens in the Upper Valley. I am constantly surprised at how few have any water features. Water is the substance of life. Where better to enjoy it’s many wonderful qualities than in the garden.

It maybe the cold climate that deters people from making such a rewarding addition to their gardens. From reflecting pools to fountains the possibilities are numerous. Even adding an old whiskey barrel to catch rain water can add a wonderful sound effect and provide a source for water.

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Small projects can be simple to employ, even a weekend project. Others, such as streams and waterfalls, may require proper installation, but are very feasible. Most water features with the proper maintenance will last for years. Providing a wonderful dimension to any garden.


A small pool can also lend the garden some interest even in winter.

Contact me if you are interested in adding a water feature to your garden next year.

Thank you for visiting Noorden Gardening

 

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JUST A THOUGHT

“All gardens, all gardens with serious intention ought to have water as a feature.”

-Jamaica Kincaid


-Your Local Dutchman

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Spring: A Poem

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Stefan Van Norden

SPRING

BY

Lucia Morse Rimbach


A laugh that ripples gaily,                                                                                                     A prayer we utter daily,                                                                                                         A lamb and lion together,                                                                                                    A whim without a tether.

Spring is the radiance of sun on sorrow,           Spring is the promise of a glad tomorrow.

A renaissance of folly,                                               A fairy-sprite and jolly,                                           The seed-time of our sowing,                                 The song of life a’blowing.

Spring in the heart is magic flowing,                                                                       Spring in the soul is magic growing.

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Lucia Morse Rimbach is my aunt, who passed away in 1983 at the age of 95. She was born in Beaver Meadow, Vt. and would return there when ever she could. She wrote poetry her whole life. Through her poetry she celebrated the wonder that nature shared with her.

 

-Your Local Dutchman


 

JUST A THOUGHT

 

“I will know my song well before I start singing. “

-Bob Dylan

 

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Spring Chores-2012

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Stefan Van Norden

SPRING CHORES -2012

Even though I do as much clean-up as I can in the fall, so I can enjoy the springs renewal, I still have plenty of things to do for the spring. Here is a list of just a few of the things that need to get done.

  • Clean and sharpen your tools.
  • Inspect all plants for winter damage.
  • Cut back ornamental grasses.
  • Prune Vines.
  • Clean up last years debris.
  • Divide overgrown perennials.
  • Move existing plants that you want in a new location.
  • Spread compost and add mulch.
  • Watch for pests and diseases.
  • Begin Weeding.
  • Plant or transplant perennials.
  • Make list of bulbs to order for the fall.
  • Prune lilacs and other spring-flowering shrubs after they blossom.

 

 

Thank you for visiting Noorden Gardening

 

-Your Local Dutchman


JUST A THOUGHT …

“As long as there are plants, and as long as there are gardener’s, and as long as the garden is an important part of the gardener’s life, there will be a bond or spirit between all gardens and gardener’s of whatever type.”

 

-Your Local Dutchman




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