Tree Bench
Inspired by
the vintage park settings, this tree bench was built in the
spring of 2010.
Das Spitzhäuschen
Miniature
German
Half-timber house -- built 2005.
Compost Bins
Built three modular
compost
bins in 2002
Bubbling Fountain
Installed fall 2004
in fern bed next to garage.
Solar Dehydrator
built by George Grube |
The
Neighbor's Bench
In 2006 we placed a rustic, log bench on the
stump patio.
Potting Bench
Outdoor bench with
water
faucet and hose reel -- built 2005.
Trellis
Built 2005
and installed west end of potting bench.
Rustic Log Bench
Cut in 2006 and
placed under the cedar tree.
Bird Bath
in Hosta
Bed 
The Knodel Bird House
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Garden Sculpture
Installed 2005 in
fern bed
next to garage.
 Remote
Hydrant
Installed 2005 with
materials already on hand, this remote hydrant is placed in a
spot just behind the garage. A garden hose connects the
post with the main water source at the house. An other
hose is connected to a simple value hydrant that is mounted on
the post. This allows us to control water pressure from
this remote location without walking to the house faucet to
make all those minor sprinkler adjustments. (Some day we
hope to install a real outdoor water hydrant -- but for now
this works great.)
Drop-off Mailbox
Sometimes,
friends need to drop off papers or other things at the house
when we are not home. The mailbox in the back yard next to the
garage door serves as a perfect drop-off point. Just be sure to
raise the flag so we know something is in the box. |
