The Garden

It is Memorial Day weekend and the garden is in great shape. We have had lots of rain and now lots of heat and sun. The Morning Glory have started out well and will be climbing the fence to the right. The red rose behind the reading Heather is near bloom while the newly sprouted winter berry shrubs on the left are climbing to new heights. The birds loved the berries this winter and we should have twice as many next winter for our cardinals, now in their third year. The Azalea, bottom right is well, but the rain stripped the blossoms, prematurely.

This area is for afternoon cocktails or just plain chatting. It is a comfortable place to relax especially during parties or while dining. Morning coffee is especially fine here as there is no morning sun.

The far corner of the garden has a bird bath and fish pond with fountain. Three Koi live in the pond and have for the past three years. The umbrella provides much needed shade on sunny days and protection from light rain. I do lots of my computing at that table. The winter berry are in lower right.


The pond with the fountain which provides a very relaxing trickle and is oftentimes accompanied by the three wind chimes of different keys.It is a sanctuary in the middle of Hell's Kitchen, Times Square, in NYC. The three Koi have enjoyed the pond for the past three years.


Our six tomato plants are doing well and you can get a better picture of where the morning glory will be growing on the fence, while Heather is relaxing with a good book.


Having this oasis in NYC is phenomenal and delightful. We spend lots of time outside and grill four or five times a week all year round. The cats love it too and so do many birds that visit and live here.