YOU SAY: "And don't expect that to happen any time too soon, though. It's still in the planning stage and I've become a real slowpoke when it comes to executing ideas."

I SAY: I don't believe you!! That is an awesome makeover and a ton of work you've accomplished in a year!!! Thanks for posting those great pictures - your garden is lovely!

Arlene

Oh my...what a lovely garden you've created!

Your pictures sure did brighten my day! Thank you for sharing them.

You certainly have been busy...and all your work paid off...big time!

~Sandy~

WOW!!!! Cait! as they say stateside "you da WOMAN!" Your garden is absolutely gorgeous! You have created you own bit of paradise. I also appreciate the peek into summer you give us. December here in Ohio, USA is very grey, chilly damp and dreary today. At least I still have the Christmas decorations to brighten things for a few more days. After that I'll be counting on you!

Keep up the good work and keep on posting as many pictures as you like. I love them!!!!!

~~Mimi

Absolutely gorgeous Cait. It's so very lovely and inviting. I would just love to stroll down the named walkways to see all those wonderful plants and surprises around every corner. As said above "You Da Woman!!" Congratulations on transforming the Our Lady Gardyn into one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen.

Sal

It's all just beautiful Cait! I really appreciate seeing it today, because it's snowing like crazy right now. I almost fell on my rear twice! How much property do you have there? It looks like you have alot. I don't know what you do for a living, but it looks like you could be a landscape architect! It's just stunning, and so magical. You must feel like you've been transported into another place and time when you walk your garden!!

Cait, Your spectacular summer garden walk-through was a much needed lift today. Here in Kentucky it is gloomy , gray and drizzly. My son and granddaughter just left after their Christmas visit with us. And Winter is getting ready to set in. Thank you so much for carrying me to never-land. I wish I had just a fraction of all the energy and inspiration you used in your transformation of your beautiful garden.Jlily

oh cait
i am just a nut for historical romance.and you just took me on a wonderful journey on a cloudy day
thank you can't wait for more to come.
happy new year
debby

Wow...that is fantastic. I'll have to search the threads for the back story, but I love the theme you are working with...very creative.

Can I come over and play in your magic garden.. PULLEASE!

Awesome, Cait! You have accomplished a lot this year!
Whereas, my garden has gone down, yours looks wonderful!

I'm so glad (does anyone use that word anymore?? hehe) you all have enjoyed the 'visit'!
luvs2 - today hit 100 and we're expecting more of the same for the next week - well, maybe low 90s - so I'll have to wait for cooler weather before I do anything out there! I am hoping to start in the next few weeks, though.

countrygrl - we have just shy of half an acre. Our Lady Gardyn is just a tiny corner tucked in the back of the property. I used to know how big it was... back when I was plotting it out. Something like 55x40 feet?? Don't quote me. HA Now I'll be out there measuring it!!

To those whose dreary winter's days were brightened... THANKS!! All your colorful gardens brighten my winter's days so I'm happy to return the 'favor'.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
(is it just me or do others out there sometimes feel like closing your post with 'Love....'?? LOL)
Cait

Wow I love how everything has turned out. You have really put a lot into your garden in this past year. You should be so proud of it!!!! Its just beautiful!!!!! I really needed to see that! This is a terrible dead time of year here. I wish I was there(-: Keep the pictures coming!!!!

What an enjoyable garden tour. I'm in awe of what you have accomplished. It's spectacular & the plants are lush!
Congrats on a great job! Thanks for taking the time to share. Jill

Cait ~ What a beautiful place you have created, in just a year's time. Makes me feel motivated. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

FlowerLady

Wow! You sure worked your butt off :) hehe All that hard work has paid off,it's truly gorgeous! And nice to see blooms...winter here. All I have are camellias,and a few stray azaleas(don't know why the azaleas do that every winter:) ) it's beautiful :)

Cait - You made my day! Thanks for sharing ... I especially appreciate the time sequence of the pics.
I am very IMPRESSED and motivated! Jeanne S.

Cait, I always love to see your summer pictures when it's cold and nasty here!!! And waht awsome pictures they are!!! Your garden is soo pretty and lush. YOu have worked very hard. Thanks for sharing.

Well, I think you are really Super Woman, wow Cait, that is great. How many patio areas will the garden have when you are through. What a talent you have.

Sharon

Cait:
BEAUTIFUL!!! Great Job !!!!
Wonderful pictures.... Helped me Get off to a good start of the NEW YEAR!!!
You are so creative!!! You really get a plan and stick to it!!!
AND>>>>>
I appreciate you showing us these things....
I live in Illinois....
We have had over 20 something inches of snow... in the month of DECEMBER>>>
And had a bunch more today... just to start off the NEW YEAR !!!
and I am from Texas...
with hot weather.... like you are having !!!
ANd I hear you old stomping grounds have snow and ICE...
NYC Right..?
I love the names you picked for your settings !
Thanks! You are fun to get to know!!!
GOD BLESS !
Happy New Year!
Susiesunshine

wow... THANKS some more!! ;-)

It's been so hot these past few days I only go out in the morn and dusk to water my pots and veggie beds.

Sharon - there will be 4 seating areas in Our Lady Gardyn: the bed bench at the entrance is the first, Arthur Circle should sit 3 or 4 unless people don't want to sit on the wall, Queens Court seats 2 in the 'thrones', and the exedra (one day I'll figure a name for it but that'll be when I decide what the mosaic theme is) is supposed to seat 6 people.
In the rest of the garden I have benches and chairs scattered all around.

Susie - When it's 100 out there winter doesn't sound so bad HAHA!!
I've always wanted to visit Texas. I was once offered a job there, in El Paso.
And yes, I'm from NYC. Always extreme weather there. Cold cold winters and brutally hot summers. I remember sometimes walking down the steps into the subway station and it feeling like a steam bath! Everyone would be looking at each other, shaking there heads, rolling their eyes in a kind of joined commiseration for the horrors we were about to enter. Like descending into hell it was. Sometimes so bad you could barley breath from the mugginess. YIKES! Those were the days!

Hope everyone enjoyed their New Year. I watched the ball come down in NY and felt like I was home!

Cait

Cait:
I watched the Ball Fall too!
It was beautiful.... Such a wild thing with the lights
fluttering about!
Yes, Being away from home... Getting settled into a new Home
is difficult...
I guess that old saying " Bloom Where You Are Planted" is
working out for you.... Just wish I could say the same for me... But my New Years resolution.......was........
NOT TO COMPLAIN, or I would have to put a $1.00 dollar in the can!!!
So A Non Squawking SusieSunshine !!!
I will be trying to BLOOM IN ILLINOIS !!!!
Happy New Year to you Cait...... Keep Up The Wonderful Work!
Keep those pictures rolling in for us !
we appreciate them! and your wonderful IDEAS!
God Bless !

What a beautiful garden! So relaxing.