The intent was to have this area cleaned up and have the outhouse repainted and converted into a potting shed this year. The residence of a skunk this spring, followed by the emergence of yet another poison ivy patch has put those plans on hold until next year.

 

The last area on the property for the snow to melt.
Photo taken March 14, 2004.

 

In the foreground is the second largest piece acquired from The Rhododendron.
Surprisingly, it actually produced bloom this year.
Photo taken June 9, 2004.

 

Closer.....Photo taken June 4, 2004.

 

Closer still....Photo taken June 4, 2004.

 

Another piece of the rhododendron in the entrance to the shade garden, with azalea in the foreground.
Photo taken May 9, 2004.

 

A gift from the garden of Buffy. Photo taken May 26, 2004.