Sandy - I keep looking at your pergola shade garden. Can you take another photo of it from a different angle or further out. I have been trying to create a good semi-shade garden somewhere in my yard for my epis and other shade loving plants. Looking at your photo gave me a whole new idea to do a shade garden on the west side of my yard next to my house. It is a narrow length of area with an Oak tree, the A/C unit, trash cans, etc. But I could hide all those things with a narrow pergola/arbor to run half the length of my house in that area towards the back near the backyard gate. I won't attach it to my house but instead make it free-standing. I REALLY love yours! What a GREAT idea! I've been struggling as to what to do about that area for years .... your photo just opened up a whole new purpose for that area! It would also serve to make my yard more private on that side of the house should neighbors ever clear the lot right there and move in. I hate it when neighbors looks out their window right into your window.
I also love your garden art! Very unique, quaint, and cheerful!!!!
