You shall not pass.

Open the latch on the little gate that guards my front door, and you will be greeted by two barking dogs in a window, roses (‘Benjamin Britten’) in full bloom, and a riot of color to the left and right of you. You will also find a smattering of nasturtium sprawled across the few steps leading to the door. By now, anyone in my life worth a grain of cottonseed meal knows not to walk up the front steps, avoiding a potential and unforgivable accident of squashing my annual’s orgy (*note that it reads “annual’s orgy”, not “annual orgy”). I’ve noticed the entrance to my house has slowly evolved into the fabulous little hermitage I’ve always wanted. The nasturtium and lavender are like constantly vigil bouncers, turning their foliage away when confronted by any non-plant like being, saying “too filled with flowers to allow for people, sucks for you.”.

And the sweet peas occasionally attack if you smell too close. Beware and enjoy.

Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 9:25 pm | Gardening | RSS

11 Responses to “You shall not pass.”

  1. Rob says:
    May 11, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Lookin’ good there Jenn, would love to enjoy again soon ;)

  2. Candy Suter says:
    May 12, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Your photos are wonderful girl! I would love to look inside your gate. You have just teased us. Oh how I love sweet peas. They are so beautiful and fragrant. That aloe is scrumptious! Talk to you soon. Can’t wait to see more.

  3. phyte club katie says:
    May 12, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Wait, did you say “annual orgy”….?

    Loving the pale yellow poppies!

  4. Jenn says:
    May 12, 2011 at 8:05 am

    You always have to leave them wanting more… :)

    Yes, the sweet peas went insane this year. I planted by seed last summer, and they have grown through the frost and wind in the winter. Now I have two huge clumps in full bloom. Nuts.

  5. ms. eggplant says:
    May 13, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    its my dream to have a garden as beautiful as yours…

  6. Elephant's Eye says:
    May 14, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Love to see a garden, where your friends know to step carefully, there are nurtured plants growing here!

  7. Laura says:
    May 14, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Your garden is enchanting! I just want to sit by that lavender and breathe it in.

  8. Jenn says:
    May 14, 2011 at 10:40 am

    the lavender is pretty fabulous… i have a strip of lav. grosso that’s about to bloom, too. i constantly have to stop myself from cutting it all…

  9. Troy Homan says:
    May 16, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Awesome article. Saved on stumbleupon :)

  10. Tatiana says:
    May 17, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    That’s pretty spectacular. I wish for a lush abundance like that, but live in the wrong climate, so I live vicariously through photos.

  11. Allison says:
    June 20, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Just thought i would comment and say neat design, did you code it yourself? Looks great.