Garden Architecture Pictures

[Ann B.]

Garden architecture is something that has always fascinated me, but I must admit, I am not very accomplished in that arena. I have been fortunate enough to visit the private home of an avid collector and gardener. Located on a mere acre, this home is filled and surrounded by unique plants, antiques and collectibles placed artistically amongst numerous garden rooms and buildings. So numerous, in fact, that one could tour the gardens and home over and over again only to see many treasures that were missed in previous tours.

The homeowner has graciously given me permission to film his garden treasures and share them with you. What you are about to see is the most artistic and cleverly displayed garden architecture that I have ever had the priviledge to visit. I know that you will enjoy this work in progress. The homeowner plans to open a Bed and Breakfast which will no doubt be an instant success.

Please allow yourselves ample time to view each page. If you don't have time now, be sure to come back to this post when you do. There is no doubt in my mind that all of you will learn a great deal, as I have, from the accomplishments of this homeowner.

Click on the link below, and be sure to close the window after viewing to return to this post. Enjoy!

Garden Architecture Pictures (http://www.landspro.com/architecture/ga001.htm)

Many THANKS to those who gave me the opportunity to create this post....

Have FUN!

[Ros H]

Thanks for sharing - Talk about inspiration! Glad I've got the weekend ahead to play outside! I especially loved the old Crown crock. I've got one put to use in my kitchen.

[m-yerina]

your pictures are excellent!. there were four or five that caught my attention but first I must ask. I noticed an old railroad caboose stove in one of the pictures, plus the architecture seems to reminisce of railroad . Am I close? Plus I noticed some Japenese Maples, What are they exactly? I'm pretty much a rook and can identify the tree but thats about it. I love the STUFF!! One connot have enough STUFF!

[Ann B.]

Thanks!

Actually, I was told it is a laundry stove, either woodburner or coal. It has a shaker grate so you can burn coal. It was used to heat water in a copper boiler for doing the laundry. One of the Japanese maples is blood good and another is a graft, Acer purpureum disectum should be close.

Among the things he collects are railroad lanterns, sprinkling cans, sprinklers, suns, hand garden tools , one or two man saws, pitcher pumps, chimney flue tops, old and new books, water nozzles, old lawn furniture, crocks, mason jars, flower pots with hand painted scenes and so many other items, it is hard to remember them all. He collects oak leaves/acorns for the main house and, of course, hard to find plants for the various garden rooms. The huge circular saw blade on the big barn is hand painted. He hand carves logs into planters, benches, fish and other figures with a chain saw. He makes builds soome of the birdhouses himself, and he makes his own trellises from trees.

The list goes on.... He is a very talented and energetic man.

[Ann B.]

Hi, Everyone!

I am 'bumping' this thread for several reasons...

One of which is the fact that many of our newer members have not yet seen the spectacular work that one couple has done in their one acre landscape, and I don't want anyone to miss out that opportunity!

Besides, I like to look at them often... These pictures give me inspiration and many, many ideas.

Needless the say, I am still in awe... The pictures don't tell you even half of what I saw!

Enjoy!

[sunrisegirl]

There sure is plenty to delight and entertain the eye. I picked up a couple of new ideas, even though I have seen this post before. I loved the gravel down the size of the flower bed, it just gave it more interest. Thanks for sending this one to the top of the list again!

[Travis_T]

Ann, next time you take a trip like that, will you let me know?

What do these people do for a living to collect such marvelous stuff?

Regards,

Travis

[Ann B.]

Oh!

Can't you guess?

The owner is a garbage collecter, and a very good one at that! Don't you think?

It is doubtful that I will ever take a trip like that again, but if I do, I will certainly let you know!

Have FUN!