Last year we had an experience with a grass seed giving Sadie a corneal ulcer. Good reminder though. Right now they're soft as cotton but I'll probably cut them before they have a chance to firm up.

In other news we scored some free wood chips off craigslist. I've done enough yard work this weekend to last me a good long while.

Looks even better!

I planted some 'cinderella squash' and I don't know what I was expecting but I know I wasn't expecting pumpkins quite this large. I guess I get to figure out how to puree and preserve a bunch of pumpkins now.

If I act like spring is around the corner, do you think it will come to me faster?

Cleaned up the yard, did some pruning if the various fruit trees and deciduous grasses (after this pic was taken). Planning on having a garden shed built for my ever-growing pile of gardening stuff.
C'mon April...

Nichole - I just love your yard!!  I've been thinking about mine and what to do with it.

First time seeing this thread.  Love the transition!

Your yard is so pretty and looks like a picture!  I love your puppies, what breed are they, they are darling :-)  You've done a lovely job.  Look forward to more photos!

I admit I had help putting my yard together. I could see it in my head but lacked the mad-skills required to make it all happen. I tried for 2 years and the more I fussed with it the worse it got (in my mind). I think it'll pay off in a few yrs if/when we sell our house. Seattle is big on the edible garden concept. Plus I love it, so either way it was time and money well spent.

Patty the girls are Staffordshire Bull Terriers. They are cousin breeds to the American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers (and English Bull Terriers). They are less common over here. Very popular in the UK. Smaller than most people expect when they meet them in person. They are both 28 lbs. They are a lot of fun :)

How I love what you've done. Absolutely gorgeous.

Wow, so beautiful.  Small yard that packs a big delivery.

I almost have a greenhouse

Congrat's on the "almost greenhouse"!  It looks fantastic and goes great with your yard.

BTW...I was on YouTube a few days ago and noticed in the sidebar what looked like your dogs.  Sure enough, it was a video posted by you and I got to see the "year in review".  It was a great video and I'm impressed that somehow Google/YouTube was able to connect us (through this site I'm assuming) since it was listed as a "video recommended for you (me)".

Sweet greenhouse! Is that a Western Red Cedar frame? Bet it was filled before it was built! Seems you can never have a big enough greenhouse. Enjoy it.

So fantastic. Please, keep this story going. I love your style, your garden area is drool worthy, then there are those pups. Thanks, your posts brighten the days.

Figaro - 
That is funny! Yes I have a youtube channel filled with dog videos. Kinda crazy that this site got youtube to recommend a dog video to someone who was probably looking up gardening videos ;)

Lumberben -
Yes I do think it is western red cedar. Right now my baby figlets are sitting outside (we had a warm day today) staring at that greenhouse. I can almost hear them growing towards it. I promised them they'd be in it by this weekend. I have no doubt it will be PACKED! If I had more space in my yard I'd definitely get a bigger one.

ChillyNPhilly -
Can you believe we're contemplating moving? I'm not attached to my house but I am attached to my yard. We found a house on 5 acres...ugh. I dunno. I love my yard but love the idea of a new house with more land. PAINFUL!

5 acres sounds ideal.

It's so peaceful. There's room for an orchard and agility equipment (I train one of my dogs in canine agility). Took one of my dogs there while I talked to someone about tree removal. She had a blast wandering around the field and woods. All the lots there are 2-5 acre lots.

Sigh. Big decision.

The greenhouse is up and the shed is nearly done!

The greenhouse looks awesome, thanks for posting all of the pictures in this thread. The pictures are great and you have a beautiful garden.

Beautiful.  That rainy weather sure makes gorgeous gardens.  

Nice!