Actually the condo has two identical balconies, this one off the living room and the other off the main bedroom, which is my son’s. He did not want his fussied up, so it still looks pretty much like this. Mine, however, got a make-over.
I added a outdoor carpet made of recycled bottles, two chairs from IKEA, a solar lamp from Bed, Bath &Beyond and the white metal table. In the rectangular pots, I have planted morning glories that will enjoy the strong afternoon sun this balcony gets and grow up around the railing.
I have signed up for a native species container gardening class, and after that will add some Purple Cornflower and I don’t know what else. (That’s why I’m taking the class.) I imagine I will post again later in the summer so you all can see how it turned out.
I also added a screen that closes by magnets and I have been enjoying leaving the door open at least part of most spring days.
And because I know someone is going to ask for more dog photos and information, I end with this photo.
Rosie is an Australian Cattle mix, about a year old and she arrived at the Humane Society as a stray with a lacerated paw pad. Once the staff there got the wound healed and she was spayed, she was up for adoption and we brought her home that day. She loves to go for long walks in the park with us and also likes to play fetch. She is very affectionate and loves to play.
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A lovely dog; another embellishment for your home. And I really like the idea of morning glories on your porch railing. We always had morning glories when I was a girl, but no railing, so they climbed up the hollyhocks. My mother liked the Heavenly Blue, but I preferred the smaller ones with more intense color.
Did you get the announcement about Quarterly Meeting? The program is quite botanical.
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I’m envisioning a little garden nook on the balcony- we’ll see what grows. I did get the announcement about the botanical program, it looks fascinating. I hope to see you soon, in person!
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Eeeeek, such a CUTE dog! I know Rosie is a wonderful addition to your family! The balcony looks nice. It’ll be interesting to see how the native species container garden develops.
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Yeah, the balcony is just kind of bland right now, but I am envisioning a baby jungle! Rosie is pretty cute, huh?
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It looks so peaceful and lovely! And Rosie…what can I say. A beautiful girl!!! Congratulations to the 3 of you!
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Isn’t it amazing that bringing home a dog increases the love, not as a plus function, not as a multiplier function, but exponentially!
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Your balcony… so relaxing. Rosie certainly looks like a sweet heart.
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Thank you! I do think it will be improved when there are plants there though.
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What lovely couple Mike and Rosie are!! 🙂
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They are!
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Oh Rosie is so cute and a dog has a way to fill the place with love. Love the balcony. The flowers will beautiful there. Bev
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Thank you! Don’t they though?
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What an adorable dog – how lucky you are. Looking forward to seeing the completed balcony. Mine is 25 ft x 5 ft and I want to decorate it this year so you have inspired me to do so.
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Rosie is super-sweet and energetic. I’m eager to see the balcony after the plants take over!
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