The backyard is coming along. I decided on English Ivy under the hammock. It needs to grow in but it is supposed to be very hardy so hopefully I won’t kill it. Actually, Linus is the Ivy’s enemy right now. He has already dug up 2 of the patches I planted. I replanted both of them but only one survived. He is now on notice!




The pond is doing better now that the raccoons have stopped coming by. There are only a few tiny fish left but the plants are coming back.




Here are my orchids, I’m very proud of them. The two in the front are doing extremely well. I have already cut off 6 stems to give away. I confiscated the three in the back from my parents house since it is too hot for the orchids at their house. All 5 plants belong to Grandpa so I am doing my best to keep them alive. The climate at Grandpas old house is just like ours here so I think they should be here. : )




Here is the swing that I bought. I think it was a good buy. Perfect for afternoon naps; especially if you have jetlag like Don here.



Here is my tiny fern, someday it will be big and strong.



And here is the next area I will tackle. This will be a potting area with a small shed for tools.




Still much to do….