Mid-summer plantings

The front perennial beds and the raised beds with herbs and vegetables are looking great.  It's so nice to have the front of the house softened by green, a welcome change from its previous mulched condition (see below).

early July, 2011

Here's a photo of our new gardening assistant looking out the door!

when there was just mulch (not to mention the gravel driveway, now covered with mulch and raised beds)