Behold, the power of prayer.
With the windy weather and power outages, our neighbors were no doubt getting nervous.
July 2003
Six months before we moved in and the place was covered in blackberry bushes, dandelions and weeds in all shapes and sizes. Notice the large stump with dead wisteria vines covering it.
May 2006
Here is the back yard prior to any lawn work. The exterior of the bunny barn is complete so interior work can happen when the weather does not support working out of doors.
March 2004
Three months after we moved in, all of the blackberry bushes have been removed at the cost of two pairs of denim jeans, four pairs of gloves and a pint or two of blood. Great winter job.
May 2006
The lawn after it had been aerated, top-dressed and overseeded. A word to the wise, kill the dandelions before aerating your lawn. Otherwise, more dandelions than before. Thanks, John.
March 2005
This previously unseen patio was used to stockpile old furniture, rotten lumber and firewood. The fence was recycled from a former co-worker in Bothell. Thanks, Claire.
June 2006
The lawn is starting to sprout after a few casual weeks in May of spreading topsoil, aerating and running the irrigation system for a few heavy days of watering.
January 2007
I added a small, wrap around deck to the bunny barn. The decking material was recycled from the deck at the back of the house. Not good enough for the house but fine for bunnies.
January 2007
A view of the bunny barn from the foot path along the slope. Eventually, this whole area will be filled with ferns. The split rail fence was recycled from a former employer in Bothell. Thanks, Bret.
