The mood of tranquility that encompasses the backyard is enhanced by the pond.


The pond lies beside the two-level brick patio.


strips of grass and well-situated stepping stones that lead the visitor on a voyage of discovery that winds its way through the garden, past a vegetable patch, on to a cool arbour, behind some trees and back to a two level, round patio, set beside a brook and a pond. The discoveries are all worthwhile. The grass strip is


bordered by culinary delights; carrots on one side, Swiss chard on another, bush beans bordering the stepping stones, and a big clump of purple echinops with their structural form and globular heads compelling the eye.


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A cozy place to enjoy the surrounding garden.


Peas climb up some wire mesh along the fence, complet- ing a pleasing but practical picture. In one corner there is a basket overflowing with basil


that is protected by netting to keep the gourmet squirrels out. “Don is a fabulous cook,” explains Lori. “We make enough pesto to last the winter.” Although the vegetable garden does require some attention, they are not garden- ers who fuss a lot. You can see their less-care-is-fair approach in the large clumps of hardy perennials. The old-fashioned purple


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