Bamboo and Pieris in their New Home

The new bamboo plants (Fargesia rufa) and the Silver Flame Pieris have finally been placed into their new homes under the octagon window. 

Before and After for the Deck Side, Formerly the Water Storage Tank Side

Spring 2008 - The big water tanks are visible behind the cedar trees.
They were moved down the hill and are still in service.

Fall 2011 - The big deck now sits where the tanks were and we have a carport underneath the deck.

View underneath the carport.

Driveway Side Before and After

View from the driveway in Spring 2008.

Fall 2011 the trees have grown as has the house. 

The Octagon End of the House

Spring 2008

Fall 2011

The Fabulous Growth of the Honey Locust

July 2010 the label said "fast grower 50 to 60 feet"

September 2011 - and in the first year the Honey Locust grew at least 3 feet up and filled in a lot.

A Few More Wildberry Moments

Xeranthemum

Artichoke

Butterfly in the pole beans.

Pole beans continue to flower.

Tomatoes are ripening in the summer sunshine.

The sweet peas are continuing to share their flowers. 

The new gate has been installed.
In the background you can see the siding on the end of the house. 

A Day on Quesnel Lake

HK relaxing in the canoe.

Lots of frogs live among the water lillies and irises.

Bare feet in the bright sunshine. 

A perfect day on the lake.