CreatingMyJapaneseGarden

Your yard is gorgeous! You really should load up your pictures of your landscaping to YardShare (www.yardshare.com). Your yard would be a great addition.

said primetim31 6 months 9 days ago

marjia, you have created a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors! it came out beautiful and it has so many wonderful elements. i am a bit jealous as i have a rather nice size backyard that i always wanted to create a outdoor getaway and unfortunitly now i will never get the oppertunity to do it. but i enjoyed yours a great deal and i appreciate you sharing it with us here. and who knows, maybe someday i will get the chance. :) angie m.

said song0317 2007.09.20 at 15:01:52 PDT

I have really enjoyed this album as we are in the middle of doing some landscaping too. Ours will take years, I fear! lol Anyway, we ARE making progress, and seeing yours completed is very encouraging. Thank you so much for your comments on my Weekend Warrior entries! ~Jade

said summerjade 2007.09.17 at 17:06:28 PDT

HOW BEAUTIFUL, YOU MUST BE OVERJOYED WITH THE NEW LOOK. KIND REGARDS SANDRA

said knuzdenwitch 2007.09.17 at 06:24:36 PDT

Congratulations even if I am late.Now I have not much time, but today I made even three albums. The whole day I created, thought and enjoyed it. Please enjoy also….http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560706831VdHXeO http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/560701154MVWwmX http://pets.webshots.com/album/560702650NkKari

said meeli110 2007.09.15 at 12:38:01 PDT

Should be beautiful when finished. Quit an andeveour. Enjoy it. Thanks for your visit to my "Shade Garden", Jacques

said photoplo 2007.09.02 at 18:36:07 PDT

Hi Marjie... JoAnn here again... Just had to come and look again at your beautiful new back yrad... I sure do love it... And also my hubby grew up on clover creek drive in Lakewood, Washington... About 20-30 minutes north of Olympia... And can you believe it he is an Oliver... Maybe one of his kin folks did your backyard... Olympia is a very beautiful town, I sure love it up there... Have you lived up there long??? I sure wish we lived up there still... instead of Chino Hills, Calif... It has been so HOT here Over 105 all last week.. Yuck... Well anyway I love this album... Have a nice evening... JoAnn

said joannzo 2007.09.02 at 16:06:00 PDT

The work that went into creating the garden is unbelievable but the finished product is fantastic.When I look at it the only word that comes to mind is serene.I am sure you will spend many happy hours there. Thanks for your recent visit. Always nice to hear from you. All the best, Jo.

said gojom 2007.09.02 at 13:00:14 PDT

Hello Marjie,amazing,such a transformation of a lovely garden into a stunning Japanese garden.Beautiful pictures and great captions made it fun to watch it growing step by step.Thanks for sharing and thank you for visiting our Tiger album.Have a lovely Sunday,best wishes,Henri and Josee.

said haneveercoremanssh... 2007.09.02 at 04:38:02 PDT

Hi Marjie... I want you thank you for the wonderful comment you left me.... That really meant a lot to me... Thanks so much... Wow your yard is so beautiful... I love it.... And I loved the photo by photo progress it was like being there... You did a great job on this album... And this would work well in my yard as we also have a steep hill too... Who knows maybe one day.... But probably not as we are into planting veggies... Oh well... Now I can dream... Again I just love this album... Thank you so much... Have a wonderful Labor Day... JoAnn

said joannzo 2007.09.01 at 21:26:44 PDT

Good idea. great work!!!Wonderful garden!!! Thank you for sharing.

said Ashley1954 2007.08.29 at 10:22:30 PDT

I have always dreamed of having my own Japanese garden. I find them fascinating. Through the magic of photography we all get to enjoy this amazing transformation. I'll bet it was worth every penny spent. It is so serene and lovely... just like they are supposed to be. Clark from O'ahu.

said clarkth 2007.08.29 at 08:42:04 PDT

what an exciting adventure this was! Thanks for sharing & the results are awesome! Now you'll never be inside on the 'puter anymore! smiles,Betsy

said driscollm100 2007.08.28 at 09:29:41 PDT

I had to come back and see the finished garden Marjie,it's beautiful and you must be so proud of it,a great story telling album,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2007.08.26 at 15:28:25 PDT

Hi. Wspanialy pomysl na album! Ogrod prezentuje sie wspaniale! Greetings...Krzysztof.

said krzysztof62100 2007.08.26 at 09:36:03 PDT

Hi Marjie, First I want to thank you for leaving such nice messages in my albums today. It made me go back and revisit those photos and remember how my garden looked a few years ago. But as gardens will, it has evolved with time. Always a wonder, what God creates each day, isn't it? I enjoyed looking at your Japanes garden photos very much. It's lovely. You will enjoy it each and every day, I'm sure. Take care, Carol Jean

said lovethemsteiff 2007.08.25 at 20:42:05 PDT

Tripped over news about this on Sharon's blog, Marjie. This is an amazing transformation to make a so-so space into something so totally useful as well as lovely! Good play by play! If I could afford it, I won't need a designer! Looks fabulous, Marjie, and sitting outside in the evening will be so nice now in late August. Now's also a good time for 'the' candle!! ~~~Leslie

said bisquitzoe 2007.08.25 at 16:57:35 PDT

Wonderful album Marjie!! What a great job these guys did on your garden. I can just imagine sitting there with a cool breeze and all of the beautiful greenery around you! Big hugs from Texas, Linda and Princess Diana the Jack Russell Terrier.

said puppie90 2007.08.24 at 10:08:15 PDT

I must say you had a great idea! Bravo!!! Friendly regards, Yoshiyuki Tanaka

said tanaka62 2007.08.24 at 08:12:21 PDT

I've enjoyed this album so much. Looks like alot of work went into that garden, but from the end results...well worth the effort. It's a gorgeous retreat. Shelly

said scarlette_1962 2007.08.24 at 07:28:45 PDT

Great album,hope we see more of progres!

said mirjana316 2007.08.23 at 23:46:32 PDT

Well it turned out lovely in a few years as things get mature it will be gorgeous

said busterrr19_ 2007.08.22 at 13:19:17 PDT

Hi Marjie, You are on-line writing in my G/B as I write this. Just a quick note, as I'm on my way out the door... It makes me shudder as I look back at those photos (and I have some that are even more close up!) as the only thing between me and that bear was my camera & a pretty good zoom lens! He wasn't interested in the people...he just wanted the stringers of fish along the shoreline & any "picnic baskets" that he could get his hands on. What WAS I thinking, though! (Oh yeah...gotta get that picture!!!) Sometimes I really surprise myself! :-)

said lynncb7 2007.08.21 at 17:11:24 PDT

Marjie! You've created a backyard paradise here! No need to drive to the Japanese Garden ...just make your own...this is very inspiring for me to see as we've been battling ideas to figure out what to do with our backyard. We just can't seem to push the button and get it done! Hardest part is always finding someone who will be able to do a good job for you. These guys did great! Why are you so far away! I'd hire you for the inside (faux painting) and them for the outside :D....Big hugs. Marita

said worldtripper3 2007.08.21 at 10:09:00 PDT

Hi Marjie. Fabulous transformation of your garden. Great idea to do the 'before' pics. What a beautiful and peaceful ambiance you have created. You have a wonderful setting now to sit and enjoy those warm sunny days and summer evenings. Sadly our weather has been pretty miserable for the last couple of days. I do hope we get to see the sun again before I start back at school. Take care. Hugs, Jayne xx

said hjaynefoster 2007.08.21 at 10:05:27 PDT

Oh Marjie, How wonderful is that! I think you should invite the Webshots members over for tea. HA HA. Those guys did a great job for you. I hope that it was everything that you expected. Myrna

said LizaLady 2007.08.21 at 06:28:58 PDT

Wow, what a wonderful home improvement project! :) I love it! Lots of work and well worth it! Blessings, Judy

said PeekabooPekingeseS... 2007.08.21 at 02:37:52 PDT

Marjie is that a water feature in the pic with Sarah? I kinda liked those pointy trees that were there before...cedar? It looks like it was a lot of work, but the garden does look lovely now. Enjoy! Mouse

said anonneymouse1 2007.08.20 at 13:45:24 PDT

Won't it be fun to see how things look a year from now!!! I love your new additions and of course Sarah stole the show! xx

said ladybug591 2007.08.20 at 11:57:23 PDT

Marjie the end result is beautiful, you must absolutely love it! I know I do! It has been great fun to watch the progress of this beautiful piece of heaven in your back yard take place. Hugs Leslie

said rainingviolets 2007.08.20 at 08:25:09 PDT

Greetings Marjie, your garden is shaping up nicely. I agree that it will be a lovely and peaceful place to enjoy and relax in for good wholesome quality time! Have a great week my friend! Dan

said dannywhitedog 2007.08.19 at 07:03:49 PDT

Hi Marjie, I love the new additions. This is going to be a dream place to spend some time. Hugs Leslie

said rainingviolets 2007.08.08 at 17:38:37 PDT

Hi Marjie, what a great idea, will keep an eye on the progress. Take care, Pete.

said magnetron4 2007.08.08 at 02:41:02 PDT

Hi Marjie, A SMALL garden ?? LOL. Thanks for visiting my pond ! Dont worry....I will visit progress here, yes ! I did finnish pond but didnt post photo yet..WAH. All Best, Siw.

said biwsiw 2007.08.07 at 16:58:47 PDT

I'm like all the rest; I'll be watching for updates as your garden plantings begin to settle in and then mature. What a fantastic idea for an otherwise unusable back yard!

said ladybug591 2007.08.05 at 12:44:03 PDT

What a great idea Marjie,I do hope you are going to give us regular updates as the garden begins to mature,will be keeping my eye on this one,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2007.08.04 at 16:31:50 PDT

Hi Marjie, This is so exciting, another passion of mine is gardening and landscaping, I will be so looking forward to the transformation as it goes along. Feeling your joy across the miles. Hugs Leslie

said rainingviolets 2007.07.27 at 09:03:28 PDT

How exciting for you and how wonderful that you are sharing the development of your special garden with us. I'd better not show my wife this album because she would want me to do something like this in our yard! Looking forward to phase 2. -Randy

said rjscholten 2007.07.26 at 16:24:30 PDT

Look forward to seeing the progress of your Japanese garden, which is one of my favorite types of gardens. Jean

said najean8 2007.07.26 at 08:06:29 PDT

How exciting for you, Marjie. I can't wait to see the grand finale. Japanese gardens are my favorites. I'll be following your transformation. Myrna

said LizaLady 2007.07.24 at 20:43:07 PDT

Greetings Marjie, I'll be watching your progress of your Japanese Garden and the finished product! Have a great week! Dan

said dannywhitedog 2007.07.24 at 06:55:32 PDT

This is so great Marjie!! I've been looking forward to your images of your lovely transformation with your beautiful new Japanese garden!!! Sharon

said ourjrny 2007.07.24 at 04:43:14 PDT