Billie's Folly

My dad at 100 was just as alert, smart, funny and cheerful as he ever was.  Everyone always told me how lucky I was to have him in my life for so long.  My reply was always an enthusiastic "I know!", followed by, "And he's sharp as a tack--because you know, living to 100 isn't worth anything if your mind isn't intact, if you've lost yourself to dementia, or you don't have a good quality of life."  I am forever grateful for his (and my) good fortune. 

I don't have enough contour of land, stands of trees or hedges to make actual "garden rooms."  I have more of an open floor plan--if you will--taking advantage of the sun and shade provided, colors and texture, and specific plants.  I have very few overlaps in species from 'room to room', but the color scheme has constants, and the areas flow together as you move through the landscape.