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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-05-08, Page 1744 4. I. .1 44. 44. 44 I Picnic Tables I Pressure Treated Spruce & Cedar • Lattice n Paint, Stains, Rollers, Brushes n Water Sealant I Shovels & Rakes I Mini Ties n Hardware II Peat Moss III Garden Sheds Home Hardware & Lumber Turnberry St., Brussels 887-6277 •ii M. M. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002. PAGE 17. Home & Garden 2002 Gardening has become absorbing hobby •ii Right at home The Lees have added plants that blend into the rocky natural terrain surrounding their country home. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Eye catching With stone, rock and wood, the Lees have created colourful gardens to enhance the natural landscape. (Bonnie Gropp photo) adornment they have brought to that, Ron adds, "Whether it's been right or not I don't know. We have just done what we-wanted to do." So far it seems to have worked. ittAitItittittlitiiiiii This Mother's Day, May 12 give your Mom a beautiful hanging basket or container planter from c9p 131.ezze ,,teat ,Ticutto, at qAeat ibticeJ3 Jack & Sylvia Nonkes R.R. #1 Auburn 523-9456 Open Mon. - Wed. 9-6; Thurs. - Sat. 9-8; Watch for our Blue Sign on Blyth Rd. «. Closed Sunday « 1.,-.-..-,..- ..••••••.1,41,4,41...4,41, a:INI ZIEWCGM:=13•LS...1.4,1., .4. k 7 '‘ I I T ; ; ; 7;;TITI14TIMITTIMITIIITITITITTVITT;IT;ITTITITTITTiiii 44 4 Continued from page 16 is impressive, the ambitious retirees have been busily absorbing themselves into a new interest — gardening. Though his wife has done some gardening in the past Ron admits to being a novice. With the zeal often typical of a beginner he shows a contagious enthusiasm for the hobby, insatiably, along with Joan, reading and consulting experts to educate themselves. The first garden was planted by Joan, who noticed a little bank at the side of the lane and thought some flowers would make it look "nice". Ron on the other hand chuckles recalling his first gardening idea. He said, when they first saw it, the home was surrounded by long grass and wild flowers, which he suggested they should leave. "The kids flipped," he laughed. "Not just the kids," Joan adds. A compromise was reached with a mowed lawn area encircling the home, as well as small pathways through the "wild" remainder. Several gardens have been planted throughout the property in what the Lees modestly describe as a "hit and miss" approach. Incorporating the natural rough beauty with the man- made, they have managed to make the majority of their efforts fit as if they had been there from the start. Following the primarily rugged texture of the land, the Lees have carried the theme of rocks into their landscape designs — quite literally. Wanting to use stone in as many garden settings as possible, the Lees did most of the hauling themselves. It's an effort they feel has been well worth it. "Even without flowers you can do wonderful things with stones," says Ron. Wandering the property with the Lees one can't help but be affected by their obvious love affair with *.ttittitIttittitit*tia, tit their new home. "We can walk anywhere on this property or look out any window and see beautiful things," says Joan of the picture- perfect setting. Of the extra Auburn 5.. • Wingham • Belgrave Blyth • Blyth Road Located 2 roads west of Blyth • -iii i«