Brownstoner Garden: Day 8
The rain this week hasn’t helped the progress in the garden. Over the past couple of days though, our contractor was able to smooth out the soil and lay out the bluestone patio while bringing in the sod and the lattice fence. Hope it clears up soon! Previously: Revised Plan [Brownstoner]
The rain this week hasn’t helped the progress in the garden. Over the past couple of days though, our contractor was able to smooth out the soil and lay out the bluestone patio while bringing in the sod and the lattice fence. Hope it clears up soon!
Previously: Revised Plan [Brownstoner]
sandboxes are gross. end of discussion.
I think we’d all agree that kids without sandboxes don’t develop good playdate skills and are unlikely to get into St. Anns…
Linus, are you the type the would rather argue and talk loud in front of a big group anonymous heads. Or are you the type thats scared to have an honest debate on issues that you present on your own blog?
I’m sure you’ll getoverit.
Sheesh what the f*ck does any of this have to do wih anything. Can’t you all just give it a rest. This is supposed to be about a garden being put together… an opportunity to see someone going through the process. Christ get off your breeding horses and focus on something else for a change.
“are you one of those parents that dont let their kids walk around barefoot and make theirs kids wash their hands 15 times a day to keep away all the icky germs?”
“are you one of those parents who has giant plastic big wheels all over the living room, bcs it’s “all about the kids”.”
“itsawrap, if you’re the kind of person who freaks when a ball hits a bush or flower, then you did the right thing”
It’s always more fun to argue with a caricatured stereotype than an actual person, isn’t it?
For the most part I think it is very nice, however it might be more fun for children if you placed some mylar balloons in one of the quadrants. Just my 2 cents for what it’s worth i am not trying to be presumptuous for it is not my garden; therefore I do not have final say over whether there will be balloons (including non-mylar balloons) or what color they should be (or how many for that matter). It is only a suggestion and of course you are welcome to disregard it if it is not what you desire. But it would be very, very fun, however.
I live in Clinton hill, have a great backyard and beautiful flowers. we are out there with the kids all the time, but we have not outfitted it with jungle gyms and sandboxes and I have to say I love watching their imaginations run wild with adventures and discovering bugs. they bring out balls and big wheels and we have a pool we blow up in the summer, but we just haven’t had need for the other accessories. they don’t get bored and they don’t clamor for the park where there is a very big, wonderful jungle gym…just my 2 cents.
itsawrap, you start in on your post from a critical perspective, without even knowing what the plan is, that they may or may not already have storage plans, etc. (i have to guess you’re a guy) I’ve been following not only the brownstoner garden reno, but also the whole house reno of last year, and they seem to be pretty kid-centric – just look at the gardening posts from the last weeks! the whole reason they’re paying contractors to do it now, is so that they can access it this year for the kids. (we did the same thing, and it was worth its weight…)
incidentally, we did have a sandbox too and it also ended up a complete wreck – ultimately pretty gross. but what thrived and was a great bonding experience for all of us (1 son, 1 daughter) was planting vegetables (in pots!) and flowers and watching them grow! itsawrap, if you’re the kind of person who freaks when a ball hits a bush or flower, then you did the right thing, but most people who’ve chosen to have kids and enjoy them, mess and all, know not to overreact to a few stray balls…
I grew up in projects- no garden, but we did have a huge sandbox and an even bigger asphalt playground across the street. But my relatives all had wonderful gardens with grass and flowers and vegetables. No sandboxes, no jungle gyms and I can’t remember ever having as much fun as in those gardens. We also learned to respect the plants and flowers and appreciate the beauty and peace of a garden. Kids and gardens go together – unless you fill it up with brick and 15 water features with stone cherubs. 🙂