And we're almost ready! (Drawings and sketches resume next week.) My best friend from college came last night from California. My daughter K is named after her. Family from all parts are arriving today. Clothes and hand towels are being ironed. Superfluous objects are being whisked from tabletops and stashed away. Books on bookshelves are being tidied. Panic is mostly kept at bay. The garden is being deadheaded and watered and will be until the very last minute. The rain that had been forecast is now officially out of the picture! Keep your fingers crossed, please. Here are just a few shots to let you see how it all looks. So wish I had my friend Chris here, whose photos would be infinitely better. See you all next week! 
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Oh, you live in paradise. Or faerie land... so beautiful. You are amazing Laura. I don't know how you do everything you do and do it ALL so brilliantly. Your garden is a credit to you. :o)
Posted by: Terri | June 14, 2007 at 11:56 PM
This might just be the most beautiful garden in the world!!! I am copying pictures for inspiration. ~sigh.
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakesh | June 11, 2007 at 07:51 AM
What a nice tour through your beautiful garden Laura! Haven't been on here for a while. Love the garden ways/paths you've created! Hope everything went well with the wedding! Congrats to your daughter! Carol x
Posted by: Carol | June 08, 2007 at 04:01 AM
I'm overwhelmed and so touched by all of your good wishes! I will now have the time to read each comment! Thank you, dear friends and commenters!
Posted by: Laura | June 05, 2007 at 02:56 PM
Wow, your garden is so lovely...I'm sure you had a beautiful day. Cant wait to see some pictures!
Posted by: joyce | June 04, 2007 at 11:29 PM
One bride later, it must have been marvelous.
A garden is a bit like a marriage, isn't it? The constant tidying and weeding, the vigorous growth over many years, the unexpected beauties...
Posted by: marlyat2 | June 04, 2007 at 04:25 PM