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"Hi, I'm Cathy. I've loved plants and wildlife all my life! In 2001 I bought my first home: 17 acres of hillside and forest, arroyos, and terraced landscape. Growing zone is 6a but I have a unique microclimate that allows more tender plants to grow. A beautiful Mimosa tree is an example. The previous owner wanted DH and I to have the place (over others) for two reasons. He has been their "babies" veterinerian for over 10 years, and the wife knew a garden lover when she met me.
The place needs lots of TLC. I've done a lot already. But a place with 50 years of history will probably keep me busy for another 50 years. Most important to me was to get the fruit trees in as good a shape as they can be, to get my 6ft stock tank and the koi that live in it in the ground and landscaped, and to bring whatever perenials and other mature landscape possible into shape.
The previous owners were no longer able to keep up with this Eden in the lower Rocky Mountains. Thank goodness for well water.
Aside from gardening I also coach. That's life coach. I work with kids and adults with ADHD, brilliant underachievers, authors, musicians and small business owners. I love my work because I know I make a huge difference in people's lives. I also love that it's fun and always exciting. And, I have time to work in my garden, play with my dogs, spend time with DH and basically enjoy my life.
I look forward to getting to know more of you. I'm really enjoying those I've met so far. This is a great find.
I'll put up a picture when I get one done.
Happy Gardening,
Cathy
"If we all did what we were capable of we would literally astound ourselves." -- Thomas Alva Edison"
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| kokopelli signed up on Nov 30, 2002 |
