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A Path

September 4, 2010 By Carol Michel 19 Comments

A path through a future woodland garden…

Imagine it with more plants…

Little tiny plants that make you want to bend over and see them more closely.

Bigger plants that hide the curve a bit and make you want to see what is at the other end.

Close your eyes and imagine…

Walking down the path in the early morning through the dappled shade.

Ambling down the path in the twilight, with just a few twinkling lights to show you the way.

Think about the fun…

On Easter, when Auntie Carol is hollering out “stay on the path” as her neices and nephews scurry about the garden looking for Easter eggs.

Of watching the path disappear beneath the snow in winter and then have it reappear in spring, lined with tiny little spring ephemerals.

A path through a future woodland garden…

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  1. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2010 at 12:28 am

    It already looks inviting, Carol. Maybe a place to sit and rest midway through? Just a thought. 🙂
    Frances

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  2. Mr. McGregor's Daughter says

    September 4, 2010 at 12:31 am

    I can see it now – it's going to be charming! If you need any wild ginger, just let me know, I've got plenty to share.

    Reply
  3. Kathy says

    September 4, 2010 at 12:33 am

    snowdrops. Don't forget snowdrops

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  4. Gail says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Carol, It is inviting~and plants spilling/peaking over will be splendid! gail

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  5. Vickie says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:45 am

    That is going to be lovely! Keep updating with the progress please. I have path envy!

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  6. debsgarden says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:48 am

    To create a woodland path from scratch – what a lot of work and opportunity! It will be lovely! I recently started a new path in my woodland garden and my mind turns with the possibilities. Happy gardening with yours!

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  7. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Carol, a ways to go but you are on the right path. Be watching for the finish. Bet you are too.

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  8. Gatsbys Gardens says

    September 4, 2010 at 2:39 am

    I love a path, it showcases all of your favorite plants and shouts at you to notice each and every one.

    Eileen

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  9. Wendy says

    September 4, 2010 at 2:49 am

    oh boy – I can feel the excitement!! I can't wait to watch this unfold.

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  10. Darla says

    September 4, 2010 at 3:32 am

    Now that's one helluva path there!

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  11. Annie in Austin says

    September 4, 2010 at 3:47 am

    Love it, Carol!
    Your space is already pretty large, but this path looks as if it can do a neat trick: make the yard look bigger while at the same time making it feel more intimate.

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  12. Lisa at Greenbow says

    September 4, 2010 at 11:18 am

    I can see it now. It will be marvelous. It will have a life of its own. Fairy conventions will be held here and there most often around the bend where prying eyes can't see them.

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  13. Dave@TheHomeGarden says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Neat! I can see it coming together!

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  14. Layanee says

    September 4, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I can imagine skipping along the path. It flows with grace.

    Reply
  15. Karen says

    September 4, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Now I am offically envious. When we moved in three years ago my first goal was to plant trees so that someday I may have a woodland path as well. I can't wait to see your develop!

    Reply
  16. Dirty Girl Gardening says

    September 4, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    I'm in love with pathways… this one is coming out beautifully!

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  17. Chookie says

    September 4, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Wanderability!

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  18. Racquel says

    September 7, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    I can't wait to see the finished project. 🙂

    Reply
  19. LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I love that shot — it makes your garden look like a huge park!

    Reply

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