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« How to use Talvera pots in the garden | Main Subscribe to this 's feed June 12, 2008 About Us Where to sit RECENT POSTS By Jim McCausland, Sunset senior garden writer Where to sit Visiting Jennifer and Justin Leonard’s garden in Portland yesterday, it occurred How to use Talvera pots in the to me that this renovated garden is so inviting partly because it offers so many garden delightful places to sit. 'Spider's Web' Japanese aralia A custom-made stone sofa at the top of the garden surveys the whole scene. Peonies, anyone? Made to Jennifer’s design, it has stone cushions, back, and armrest. Since everything is angled just right, it’s completely comfortable for people and The smallest member of the mullein family dogs alike. Question at the Garden booth: What's wrong with our veggies?

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As you descend into the garden, you can go left to a faux-stick bench, or right to a moss-covered concrete bench.

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Homebody - OCRegister.com Comments University of California's Pest Management Program Lovely! ARCHIVES I've added several garden seats lately, going beyond the usual suspects of table and chairs on the patio. It's fun to match seat to site. Initially I thought, June 2008 "I never have time to sit, why bother?" but I've slowly learned that seats May 2008 spread about the garden make for very handy rest-and-catch-my-breath spots. April 2008 They also offer a chance to view my garden from a new perspective, which brings pleasure and often sparks creativity (and yes, also reminds me of tasks March 2008 that still need to be accomplished but the view is worth it). February 2008

Posted by: Lisa Albert | June 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM January 2008

What a wonderful reminder to stop and rest and enjoy.

Posted by: Sheila | June 12, 2008 at 10:26 AM

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