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A Farm of My Own:  what would you do with this area?  |
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TheBeeCharmer
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Deb
Seven Valleys
PA
USA
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 Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 4:27:18 PM
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We just moved into our new place "Sweet Crossing" in January. Boxes still to unpack and all, but thinking about what I could do with this one area in our yard. There are alot of big trees there, but I think there has to be something we could do there ... grass doesn't grow much so no planting and I don't have extra furniture to put there .. any suggestions?
~You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl! |
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
519 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 4:37:35 PM
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| What about a shade garden hosta's would be pretty. |
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TheBeeCharmer
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Deb
Seven Valleys
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 4:42:37 PM
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I'm trying to think something on the "glamping" theme, but without an RV sitting there. Can't wait for the book to come out maybe it will give me some ideas, but if we get a huge downpour of rain or a storm, I don't want everything ruined.
~You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl! |
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machick
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Diana
Park City
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 4:49:34 PM
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I think the glamping theme is a good idea. Don't get in a big hurry to do it. Give yourself plenty of time to get good ideas and keep your eyes open for second had furniture to set up your glamping area. You could also put in flower gardens around the edges. I know you will make this a very cozy glamping area. Maybe something with a bed and out door tub. Show us pictures when you get it done
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
894 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 5:44:18 PM
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I'm thinking a nice gazebo for sitting in. Nice shaded and cool in the summer a great place to drink coffee on those cool fall mornings ... I love pine groves tho.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 8:31:46 PM
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How about a camping style canopy that you "glamp up" with lace curtains or mosquito netting and then put a small table and chairs underneath so you can go out a nice cup of tea whenever you need a break? Hang a couple of Fairy lights along the canopy frame for a nice spot for the evenings. Advantage is that it can be changed at anytime since it can all be portable.
Lesley
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"I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa |
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TheBeeCharmer
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Deb
Seven Valleys
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 05:25:27 AM
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Great ideas! Thanks everyone and keep them coming! This will be one of my winter projects ... designing my idea on paper.
~You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl! |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 05:34:03 AM
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With those beautiful trees my first thought was a hammock to lay in and read and take naps. I would consider a brick or stone winding pathway. You could grow shade plants/flowers, though you might need to amend the soil some. Or plants/flowers in containers. I love planning new spots!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11236 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 05:53:51 AM
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I can just see a nice cozy hammock between 2 of those trees. They are spaced just right. You could even plant some hedge type bushes around the outside and make a nice private get away with some shady plants and cute wooden furniture. Even a bedroom with a net to cover it so you can stay out there at night. That place is perfect. Be creative and have fun!
Kris
Happiness is simple.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8603 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2012 : 1:52:18 PM
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Like Kris said, I'd have nice wooden furniture, a fire pit with a cover, bird houses in some of the trees, and a wooden tables by some of the chairs.
Let us know what you do. Good luck.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Neecerie
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Denise
Kirkland
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2012 : 2:44:01 PM
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I second the hammock idea. Besides normal ones, you could also build a platform out of wood and have it hang between some of the trees. In summer you can then fix it up with cushions and bedding and have a lazy outside place to hang out.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8603 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2012 : 3:20:00 PM
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Denise, that sounds like a really good idea. Also, hang a couple of ferns, and hummingbird feeders.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1621 Posts
Margo
Lorain
OH
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2012 : 03:22:08 AM
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i see a hammock or cozy bench for reading or sipping coffee...and def hostas love the shade...
along an edge some clumps of daff bulbs for the spring???
i don't know that i would actually "fill" it up a whole lot..but naturalize it more.....does that make sense???
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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Kammi
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Kim
Phoenix
Az
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2012 : 09:29:32 AM
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How about an old metal bed frame, and put in plants where the mattress will go. My mother did that along with table and chairs with plants growing in and about the furniture. It looked great.
Also love the idea of a hammock.
Have fun with that space.
Best always
Kim
Farmgirl 4256
Remember… Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body. Instead, you should slide in sideways, glass of wine in one hand and chocolate in the other, in a body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming “Woohooo! What a ride!”
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
845 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 7:07:03 PM
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You've got some great ideas already, but How about a "log cabin" garden shelter with a little campfire in front of it with some log benches. You can hang out the lantern in front. If it was big enough you could have a "glamping getaway" inside with all the lace you want. Chew on it for awhile and find lots of ideas. It will design itself with a little reflection. Good luck. Your place looks beautiful.
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