Cedar greying with age
Photo Theme: WOODEN
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This week’s theme is WOODEN. The fence around my yard is wooden — actually it is 20-year old cedar planking that hasn’t been weatherproofed or stained.
I like this time of year in Vancouver as most of winter has passed and with March on its way, the garden is starting to perk up. Cedar is a popular type of wood used here in Vancouver because it wears well with all our rain. I don’t bother weather-proofing or staining the cedar around my house because I like the greying effect the weather has on the wood.
Here’s a panorama shot of my little garden at the end of the season last year. I’ve lots of plans to terrace and plant new things this year. Hope I get around to doing them!
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February 22nd, 2008 at 10:17:39 AM
Hey Larry, you’ve your PhotoHunt up early! And I’m commenting.
This has to be a first for me - I’m always trailing around lat (not that long since I finished last week’s comments!)
I love the look of your garden. I agree about winter mess - can’t stand tidying up either, as I don’t like gardening in wind and rain. Impossible in the snow you get, too. Ah well, spring’s on the way.
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February 23rd, 2008 at 2:07:35 AM
Wow nice take on the theme. Have a happy weekend!
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February 23rd, 2008 at 2:51:58 AM
Beautiful shots. I quite envy people with a green thumb - messy or not, and your garden looks just fine to me
Have a great weekend!
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February 23rd, 2008 at 3:02:15 AM
That is really pretty. I love this time of year, when things start coming back to life. Bet your yard is beautiful in the warmer months. Have a wonderful weekend.
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February 23rd, 2008 at 4:36:29 AM
Oh yes………….me too. I love the weathered wood much, much better than the stained or fence slats that are oiled!!! You betcha. I so agree Larry. Beautiful photo.
Happy Hunting, I hope you’ll find time to drop by and visit with me too today.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:11:21 AM
i love wooden fences. even if you don’t weather-proof it, it’s pretty.
thanks for the visit!
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February 23rd, 2008 at 5:31:28 AM
Larry, promise me something?! If I ever come to Vancouver, that you will have me over for some coffee or tea in your garden! My gosh, it’s gotta be so wonderful to sit there in the afternoon, just enjoying it all…
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February 23rd, 2008 at 5:35:25 AM
Love the panoramic shot and the weathered fence.
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February 23rd, 2008 at 7:31:44 AM
Lovely garden. Although I’ve been itching to, I haven’t done anything with the Lair since I moved here. Perhaps this season I’ll have the time/energy to split the hostas and replant them.
BTW, dear I’m supposed to tell you that I’ve tagged you on my blog.
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February 23rd, 2008 at 11:07:11 AM
That is so wonderful!
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