How Our Garden Grew!

After a rocky start, our garden became lush and lovely.

With the arrival of our first snow and temps low enough to require winter attire, it seems that Minnesota gardening ended months ago already, but it's only been a couple weeks since we bid our beautiful boulevard bounty adieu.

Later in the season, the coleus and dusty miller found homes in some of our arrangements.

As you may recall, our boulevard garden was visited by a thief in May—and it wasn't the first time we experienced such selfish behavior. But we pressed on, determined to cultivate our little patch of urban green.

A bit of yellow and some variegated leaves added color variation.

Our talented Nancy was devoted and determined. She replaced items as needed and tended the plants to maturity.

Sarah added her own touch with a little free library. It was a great addition to the garden. We love to glance out the shop window and see people checking out our selection of titles. It's satisfying to see a book go home with someone.

Books for your reading pleasure.

By August, the hibiscus was in bloom. There was no mistaking its giant blossoms in bright pink.

Well, hello, hibiscus!

We look forward to spring, of course, but our long stretch of wintery months has only just begun. To help see us through, we'll have to recall the bounty of this year's boulevard and how fabulously our garden grew.