tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post790139804940091244..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: A Poolside Garden in Forest Hill, OntarioJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-49203141381368881842015-01-29T09:00:39.449-08:002015-01-29T09:00:39.449-08:00Construction details like this aren't my exper...Construction details like this aren't my expertise, but I would make a guess that this is just regular lumber that has been finished with a stain and then a sealer. What makes the fence special is all the detailing. If you look closely at the pillars for the pergola you can see that they are pieced together. Again the detailing is wonderful. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-27931626492286739992015-01-28T18:34:32.667-08:002015-01-28T18:34:32.667-08:00Thank you for the pictures. Any ideas on type of w...Thank you for the pictures. Any ideas on type of wood for the fence and gazebo ?Amy's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347399177248486388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-34917041388743269402014-01-27T08:12:38.376-08:002014-01-27T08:12:38.376-08:00Wow! You are a talent as a photographer! Really ...Wow! You are a talent as a photographer! Really beautiful! This garden is just beyond gorge! ❤❤ Thank you for sharing!Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-19601780481477282002014-01-19T14:55:27.943-08:002014-01-19T14:55:27.943-08:00This is definitely very pretty, but it's way t...This is definitely very pretty, but it's way too tight and restrained for my taste. Every time I see a boxwood hedge, I just want to chop a big hole in it so the plants behind it can escape. But I just love the Samobar geraniums in the top photo. So beautiful!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-57160226306732202612014-01-19T14:13:00.199-08:002014-01-19T14:13:00.199-08:00After reading your first sentence, I thought you w...After reading your first sentence, I thought you were going to show one of those pools that looks more like a pond and is naturally filtered with plants. But this is a classic pool design, and a very well landscaped one at that.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-75660563162323526282014-01-19T11:08:41.082-08:002014-01-19T11:08:41.082-08:00Absolutely love this garden--great structure and s...Absolutely love this garden--great structure and still feels abundant. Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-75801994801773448552014-01-18T11:04:41.291-08:002014-01-18T11:04:41.291-08:00How beautiful. Is there anything lovelier than an...How beautiful. Is there anything lovelier than an Ontario garden? There's just something about the surge of heat and humidity that brings everything out at the same time. Pool? It's a kiddie pool for me!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-55841122701984971252014-01-17T06:07:03.021-08:002014-01-17T06:07:03.021-08:00I agree, Jennifer; the only pool I have is a kiddi...I agree, Jennifer; the only pool I have is a kiddie pool I bought for Sophie, but there are so many wonderful ideas here for any garden. The boxwood hedges really set off each area, though they're a little too formal for my garden. Still, a lovely and serene place--I suspect a maid would bring you a glass of tea or wine here, too:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-75505796523440674502014-01-16T14:12:11.702-08:002014-01-16T14:12:11.702-08:00Egads, how frightfully restrained and painfully ti...Egads, how frightfully restrained and painfully tidy. Well, Lahdeedah, lahdeedah as Annie Hall would say. Lovely photos as always though ;-) Looking forward to those posts about wild and free gardens that aren't quite containable. Ruth Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300830364859529149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-30885731733282180572014-01-16T13:27:35.433-08:002014-01-16T13:27:35.433-08:00This transported me away...what a welcome diversio...This transported me away...what a welcome diversion. Thank you so much. Great photos and great ideas. Loved so much about the plantings and especially along the grey wall fence. Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-91287637857437125552014-01-16T09:57:40.992-08:002014-01-16T09:57:40.992-08:00P.s well done Elaine!xxxP.s well done Elaine!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-26480322712583106642014-01-16T09:57:23.696-08:002014-01-16T09:57:23.696-08:00I really loved the box hedging and the foxgloves.....I really loved the box hedging and the foxgloves....a beautiful garden for sure.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-25018505288680441822014-01-16T09:18:24.121-08:002014-01-16T09:18:24.121-08:00Hi Nicole,Yes, those are potted hydrangea. Conside...Hi Nicole,Yes, those are potted hydrangea. Considerable trouble and expense was taken to make this garden picture perfect for the TBG tour of gardens in Rosedale.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-24113562607915801162014-01-16T09:15:50.070-08:002014-01-16T09:15:50.070-08:00Hi Astrid, Yes this was one of the gardens on the ...Hi Astrid, Yes this was one of the gardens on the Rosedale tour. I managed to make it to most of them, but there were a lot of gardens to see in one weekend!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-68778290714210376792014-01-16T07:01:29.942-08:002014-01-16T07:01:29.942-08:00What a gorgeous garden, Jennifer! Was there a Rose...What a gorgeous garden, Jennifer! Was there a Rosedale Garden Tour last summer? Must have missed it :( Your photos make me feel as if I had been there after all. Thanks!Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-44997960302128874442014-01-16T05:58:47.517-08:002014-01-16T05:58:47.517-08:00That is definitely a fantasy garden - it looks lik...That is definitely a fantasy garden - it looks like a movie set! I wonder if the homeowners would be willing to trade houses with me...Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-76580897492434701492014-01-16T04:55:17.921-08:002014-01-16T04:55:17.921-08:00What a beautiful, elegant environment they've ...What a beautiful, elegant environment they've created. I love the boxwood. In fact, we're putting in a boxwood hedge around our front garden this year. I can't wait to add that element of elegance to my home.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-41166285203589653932014-01-15T23:48:08.151-08:002014-01-15T23:48:08.151-08:00How beautiful. The pool blends in so well with the...How beautiful. The pool blends in so well with the garden. Sitting or swimming must both be a delight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-14979372521080974152014-01-15T23:42:16.707-08:002014-01-15T23:42:16.707-08:00What a wonderful, peaceful garden to just sit in, ...What a wonderful, peaceful garden to just sit in, all the green made a calm oasis. All the planting looked so pristine, not a dead leaf or flower to be seen.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-51454584562571640622014-01-15T23:31:04.837-08:002014-01-15T23:31:04.837-08:00The boxwood hedge is perfect for this pool garden....The boxwood hedge is perfect for this pool garden. I love the wisteria on the pergola - I have been considering wisteria here at my house but no final decision yet. But most of all, I love all of the sitting areas to enjoy the garden! Your new header photo is beautiful!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294624848003071390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-80235689266679141502014-01-15T17:56:58.934-08:002014-01-15T17:56:58.934-08:00I love the use of evergreen trees in that garden.I love the use of evergreen trees in that garden.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17889727631706278142014-01-15T17:36:38.309-08:002014-01-15T17:36:38.309-08:00This is one beautiful, serene garden! I love ever...This is one beautiful, serene garden! I love every aspect of it, and the pergola is a wonderful feature ... love the vines growing across the top. I really like a shady yard, and the plantings with ferns especially are so eye catching. What a lovely place to sit on a hot, hot summer day. Are we there yet? Wendy xSeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-18264987136209457162014-01-15T15:32:51.413-08:002014-01-15T15:32:51.413-08:00This is just a beautiful garden and to have all of...This is just a beautiful garden and to have all of this planting space along with a pool is wonderful. I was amazed when visiting Canada how many people had pools in a colder climate.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-89437905302042086972014-01-15T12:24:21.495-08:002014-01-15T12:24:21.495-08:00Hands down the coolest garden that I have seen sur...Hands down the coolest garden that I have seen surrounding a pool ever! The boxwood hedge really lends itself to keeping everything flowing in the design! Spectacular photos friend! Mine would be a blowup pool but I am really intrigued by that sitting area on the stone patio with the backdrop of green....and were those potted hydrangeas?? Amazing amazing!!! As always thanks for the inspiration!!! NicoleMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-11097974488161122972014-01-15T12:15:56.954-08:002014-01-15T12:15:56.954-08:00If someone were to have asked me this question bef...If someone were to have asked me this question before I read this post, and saw these gorgeous examples of combining the two, I would have said, "Probably not." But you have surely shown that it can be done, and beautifully so.<br /><br />I really love the first fence, and the way it was "dressed up."<br /><br />Thank you for all the wonderful color here, Jennifer. Much appreciated on a very gray day!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.com