Carol’s Healing Garden in Northern California

After losing a gorgeous landscape that took over 30 years to cultivate, a gardener is healing and growing in a new colorful space

Hi GPODers !

While I sample my best to keep it light here on GPOD — with all of the hardship run on in the man , I hope the web log can provide reader a small shiny spot in their day — but today ’s compliance reminded me that we do want to have some discussion about difficult event to help find healing and furnish Bob Hope .

The complete wallop of the devastating wildfire that harry Los Angeles earlier this calendar month have yet to be seen , but those that have misplace home and place are already dealing with the grievous personnel casualty and fancy out how to move forward . Carol Cowee has a few run-in of hope after surviving the California wildfires in 2018 , and deal some colorful photo of the new tranquil space they cultivate after lose everything six years ago . ( To see photos of the incredible garden that Carol sadly drop off , check out her late submissions : Rebuilding a Garden After a FireandRoses , Despite Fire and Clay )

Carol Cowee , Redding , CA , geographical zone 9 . We ’ve been in this , our seventeenth firm , for 6 years after fall behind our home of 34 years and 170 blush wine , to a wildfire in 2018 . Obviously , one does survive , and thrive , after such devastation as we are now observing the horrendous fires in SoCal ! Just a word of boost to those soul . We nurseryman are so lucky to have healing powerful at our fingertip …

In her previous submissions , Carol mentioned that she was able to save some belittled blush wine from the incredible collection she drop off . I inquire if this multicolored Playboy ® in pot ( Rosa‘Playboy ’ , Zones 5–10 ) is one of those survivors or a fresh improver that is thriving ?

While the amazing gardens that were lost will never be leave , Carol has an incredible view of her back garden to help oneself bring around and inspire new creation .

While not the fully make full in , mature flora that Carol lost in 2018 , her news layer are offer fabulous color and joy as well as new store . The tall , stylish good deal in the middle of this bed is a gift from a friend .

A closer view of the back garden with the adorable view of Gregory Pond that Carol now enjoys from her new home .

A beautiful foundation planting of pink Madeira ™ Crested genus Argyranthemum ( Argyranthemumfrutescens , Zones 5–7 ) pair well with the succulents in the wench bathtub beside that are sending out endearing shoots of peach - colored blooms .

Another arresting prospect of Carol ’s back garden , reveal that the potty of Playboy ® roses in reality has a twinned companion . Carol says this is Where her and her husband often have “ cocktails on the veranda ” . I ca n’t think of a effective place to breathe and unwind !

in conclusion , Carol palisade herself with coloring inside as well as out . A delightful array of colorful roses from the garden make an incredible arrangement .

give thanks you so much for sharing your raw space with us , Carol ! It is really urge on to see what you ’ve make and witness your hope in despite of devastating exit .

We eff keep gardening wins on GPOD , but we all know that horticulture has just as many lows as it does highs and document our challenge offer us a space to heal and con from each other ’s experiences . If you ’ve experienced gardening death , or complete exit , consider sharing your story with the blog .

And if you ’re face for ways to help oneself those set up by the wildfires in L.A. , chit-chat this resourcefulness from the City of Los Angeles ’ internet site : Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

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