Garden description: This little garden was created from scratch with the permission of my HOA. It is on a somewhat difficult spot. The space was limited to 30×8′. The slope is back to front and side to side. The area gets limited sun during the first half of the day.

Who are the gardeners? I am a retired single man living in a new construction condo community. I got permission to create a garden the full depth of my house but no wider than eight feet. I’m a long time novice gardener. I got great joy in seeing this come together. I’m anxious to see how it develops and grows next year.

Why do you garden? Gardening brings me great joy and relaxation. I do it for myself and for others to enjoy.

How has gardening impacted you during this time? This is a from scratch garden and the pandemic delayed installation by 8 months.

What do you have in your garden? My garden contains azaleas, a holly tree, a weeping cherry, several hosta, spirea, a climbing rose, hydrangeas, coreopsis, daylilies plus some annuals. There are two tiny gardens by my entry and I used some of the same materials. There is a wonderful birdhouse as a focal point at the top of the garden that was a gift from old friends.

Do you have any problems with disease or pests? If so, how are you dealing with this problem? I have had a few insects attacking my rose bush but insecticidal soap seems to have solved the problem.

Garden description: This is our front porch haven & has had its challenges over the years but this year it has flourished! Since we had a tree planted by DCH 6 years ago the front of our home has become increasingly shaded which we love…& so do this year’s Coleus! My window boxes have never looked so abundant! (neither have my ferns & hydrangea!) I have had quite a few people stop to ask me if they can take pictures! It’s been so much fun (& challenging) to find something that works on our porch!

Who are the gardeners: I have always loved gardening since I was a little girl! My Mother loved color & texture & that’s my favorite part of garden!

Why do you garden: Relaxation & challenging myself to find flowers/plants that work in my space, soil & local temperature.

What do you have in your garden? Coleus, Creeping Jennie, Various Ferns, Hydrangea, Corn Flower & Sedum.

Do you have any problems with disease or pests? If so, how are you dealing with this problem? Nope