My Memory Garden

Deronda in Corryton, TN

I created this garden summer 2005 In a side yard that enters into back yard. Wanted something over the gate so I made a gate arbor and planted a rose on it like my mom had done. This became a dedication garden to her memory as I planted roses and flowers she would have loved. I call this garden MY MEMORY GARDEN.

Flower Close-ups Flower Garden Front Yard Garden Large (5,000 - 10,000 sq ft.) Path / Walkway Side Yard

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1 of 10: Entering memory garden from front yard. I added a flower pond drain runoff and put a bridge over it.

2 of 10: My water flower pond.

3 of 10: Entering memory garden from the road in front of house.

4 of 10: Entering memory garden.

5 of 10: Path to memory garden and road.I added a weeping cherry tree spring 2008. The dogwood is dying and will have to be replaced. I have added to memory garden and made a fence line garden in front with roses, climbing roses and perennials this past fall. Hopefully in time the chain link fence will be covered.

6 of 10: Gate entrance to back yard. I hope to add a picket fence to cover chain link, a wood gate and finish side porch railing. When husband can get the time!

7 of 10: Memory garden summer 2008.

8 of 10: Memory garden blooms with knockout roses,Japanese iris,coreopsis, coneflower,speedwell, dianthus,catment,happy return daylily, sage and robin hood rosa,night owl rose,american cl rose and clematis on fence and bird house poles.

9 of 10: Knockout roses,daylily happy return,coreopsis.

10 of 10: This was taken spring 2008. My favorite picture of what my mom would have wanted and this is my best garden so I no in my heart she is pleased with the creation of her memory.

Photo Thumbnail #1: Entering memory garden from front yard. I added...
Photo Thumbnail #2: My water flower pond.
Photo Thumbnail #3: Entering memory garden from the road in front...
Photo Thumbnail #4: Entering memory garden.
Photo Thumbnail #5: Path to memory garden and road.I added a...
Photo Thumbnail #6: Gate entrance to back yard. I hope to add a...
Photo Thumbnail #7: Memory garden summer 2008.
Photo Thumbnail #8: Memory garden blooms with knockout...
Photo Thumbnail #9: Knockout roses,daylily happy return,coreopsis.
Photo Thumbnail #10: This was taken spring 2008. My favorite picture...

Comments / Questions

What a beautiful tribute

kns2486

Nice to hear from you. No I haven't started any seeds yet. I think I will start them the end of March, I have to check the seed packages. I always have trouble with them getting to leggy if I start them too early. Sam's club has a rolling rack about 7ft. high and about 6 adjustable shelves. I am using my Christmas money to buy it, $100.00 This way I can roll the young plants in and out of the garage. I think I might try covering the shelf unit up with plastic and make it like a portable greenhou

Lark

Hi Deronda, I am just sitting down and having my first cup of coffee. I can't think of a better way to start my day than strolling through your BEAUTIFUL gardens. I love the very natural look to your paths and how your porch adds texture and warmth to the area.

Lark

So you want to do some scrapbooking...sounds good. Just start! When you do your rose cuttings do you use rooting hormone? I wish I could grow roses like you...BEAUTIFUL! How is the weather by you? Ice? Snow?

Lark

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