Driving around west Hyde Park I came across this adorable bungalow and front garden filled with native and adapted plants. I love it!
Look at the front door—fabulous color! I’m feeling inspired to paint my future garden house (in actuality, a pool-pump shed disguised as a garden house; under construction by my DH) in similar colors.
I’d love to have a tour of this charming bungalow garden. Maybe someday it’ll pop up on a tour. Or…does anyone know the owner? I spotted a stock-tank pond in the back garden, so I already know she or he is a kindred spirit.
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Pam, It’s a great house and the colors would look good in your garden~~The gardener is certainly your kindred spirit~~good taste and garden style! In the past I’ve sent homeowners (even if I don’t know their names) a postcard with a small introduction and invite to my garden (with my name and address) and I’ve been invited over. gail
Comment by Gail — December 29, 2009 @ 7:39 am
I love that style of architecture, and the green of the siding is a perfect background color for any plants. Wouldn’t it be cool if the gardener was a reader of your blog?
Comment by Mr. McGregor's Daughter — December 29, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I love it too. Especially the curved pathway to the front door. I hope you can explore the garden soon and post pictures.
Comment by Noelle (azplantlady) — December 29, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Very cute bungalow, and I love how they painted in it in such complementary colors. The plants give a cosy and charming look.
Comment by Nicole — December 29, 2009 @ 11:35 am
I especially like the roof, Pam. We need to replace our roof’s shingles this spring, and I want to go with a terra cotta or red colour. Longsuffering spouse is unconvinced. I’ll keep working at him.
Comment by jodi (bloomingwriter) — December 29, 2009 @ 11:44 am
The Behr paint site http://www.behr.com under “Inspiration” also has some interesting color combos, one of which reminded me of this. My architect recently referred my brother and I to this site when she was choosing colors for his house.
Comment by Nicole — December 29, 2009 @ 11:46 am
Well done! Yes, it’s kind of interesting how some houses seem to have put it all together. Colors, plants… and others don’t.
Comment by Town Mouse — December 29, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Why not put a note through the door introducing yourself and asking if you could have a look round and offer her a return visit to yours?
Comment by Helen — December 29, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
It’s lovely!
Comment by Tatyana — December 29, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
I hope you had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year. My new blog is: Nelson Park Gardens, http://nelsonpg.wordpress.com/
Jake
Comment by Jake — December 29, 2009 @ 1:53 pm
I love Hyde Park. Looks like a good place to be an individual.
Comment by Kathleen Scott — December 29, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
Wow you could have taken that picture right here in Portland,Oregon! Great colors…hope you get a tour!
Comment by Loree — December 29, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
I love the look of it too. Wouldn’t it be cool if this gardener was also a blogger?
Comment by Phillip — December 29, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
This cottage is charming. The garden fits the situation perfectly.
Comment by Lisa at Greenbow — December 29, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
Really cute house, I love it when people are daring with color. Please, please, please show it again when it’s in bloom.
Comment by Susie — December 30, 2009 @ 1:18 am
I do like that. What a charming house and garden. Sometimes I wish we didn’t have a brick house, so I cold play with the color more…Why don’t you just go up to the front door and introduce yourself? Maybe ask if you could feature the garden on your blog?
Comment by Susan Tomlinson — December 30, 2009 @ 8:36 am
It’s cute. I love the color combos. Happy almost new year!~~Dee
Comment by Dee/reddirtramblings — December 30, 2009 @ 9:39 am
The color combination they chose is very attractive. it is a great resource to drive around looking for inspiration both for the house and garden. Hence the reason I am a garden magazine, book and tour junkie!
Comment by Jenny — December 30, 2009 @ 9:41 am
I like the winter view of it too…seeing good designs emerge without flowers and color is so crucial…then when seen later in bloom and growth, it is an extra treat.
Comment by David — December 30, 2009 @ 10:34 am
I love those colors also. I think they would look wonderful in your garden.
Comment by Lola — December 30, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
That’s so funny. That’s one of my favorite gardens and houses. I always plan my route home to drive by there. I’ve also walked by there many times and chatted with the owners, telling them how much I love their yard. I even left them a note once asking who installed their walkway. I can’t find the response–they e-mailed me–but they (two men) are very nice and would probably love to talk with you about the garden. I know they cut down trees in the front yard to give them more sun for the plants.
Comment by Vertie — January 2, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Even the mailbox matches the scheme!
Comment by LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD — January 3, 2010 @ 10:45 pm