Tuesday, December 23, 2014

WWTT #18

This is another "garden" from our September trip to the Bay Area. In fact TBT (truth be told) it was on the same street as yesterdays awesomeness. I just didn't have the heart to include it in that post.

I'm sure there must be a reason for those container fragments strewn around the front garden? Right? I mean there must be. They didn't just end up there.

What were they thinking?

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24 comments:

  1. khakiDecember 23, 2014

    Definitely different… though here in Austin you see it all- people try to keep up with the "theme" of keep it weird…. some try a little harder than others haha

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    1. danger gardenDecember 23, 2014

      Since Portland is proud to "keep it weird" as well that almost inspires me to start a new series of posts...

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  2. AlisonDecember 23, 2014

    I think this is a case of one's reach exceeding one's grasp. They were trying for artfulness, but it didn't work. I've done that myself, but usually I'm self-aware enough to realize it looks like crap. Usually. Sometimes not.

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    1. danger gardenDecember 23, 2014

      Ha, somehow I think your not giving yourself enough credit.

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  3. Mark and GazDecember 23, 2014

    Nice colours though...

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    1. danger gardenDecember 23, 2014

      You guys are always able to find the positive.

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  4. Evan BeanDecember 23, 2014

    Well, the blue bits echo the color of the tibouchina, passion flower, and blue morning glory, while the red echos the cannas. At least, that's one way to look at it. I agree with Alison, a failed, or half-hearted, attempt at "artfulness".

    Certainly not my cup of tea...oh, wait, that's a bowl...

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  5. AnonymousDecember 23, 2014

    If that were either gravel or 4" bark chunks, I woulda thought you visited Albuquerque again! It does resemble their 1-of-everything-tapestry look, using a list from some catalog.

    This helps me to not feel *too* jealous of the other great gardens you show nearby!

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    1. danger gardenDecember 23, 2014

      Great point, shades of Albuquerque. Too fancy for T or C though.

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  6. Beth at PlantPostingsDecember 23, 2014

    The only thing I can think of was to discourage garden pests and wandering animals. But then wouldn't they lava rock or some other abrasive rock in greater quantities. If the purpose is only arfulness, it doesn't work.

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    1. danger gardenDecember 23, 2014

      You'd think. What little sharp edges there are are fairly far apart...

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  7. rickiiDecember 23, 2014

    Thinking? Surely you jest.

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  8. Kris PetersonDecember 23, 2014

    The plant placement is odd too...

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  9. UnknownDecember 23, 2014

    I think Alison nailed it. I do see what looks like a garden chair up against the house. It's possible they really think they got it goin on here. When the weeds fill in it could be an interesting look :P

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  10. UnknownDecember 24, 2014

    Hahaha. "Garden art". At least they tried and I guess(?) they must like it

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  11. DebraDecember 24, 2014

    Maybe they are trying to be wildlife friendly? The pieces with sharp edges pointing down could make toad homes. The pieces with curved edges up might accumulate water. I just can't find it in me to criticize especially when I think about all the mistakes I have made over time. They are starting something and even that tiny effort counts.

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    1. danger gardenDecember 24, 2014

      I understand the "hard to criticize" comment, we all make garden mistakes! In fact I've done WWTT posts about my own garden.

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  12. Hoover BooDecember 24, 2014

    Marking where to put more plants?

    Fighting over who gets to choose more plants and throwing pottery around in the heat of the argument?

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  13. outlawgardenerDecember 24, 2014

    It's a post zombie-apocalyptic vision of the survival of gardens and gardeners. A glimpse of hope in an otherwise barren wasteland. I love it when your posts make me feel better about my own garden!

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