Its going to be lovely then everything fills in. Did you haul all those stones to the site? Actually I think watching the stages is more fun.

DD

Yup, Donna, I started to throw rocks there when planting things, then I started collecting rocks and throwing them to fill it in. I then started to hunt big rocks, The biggest were moved by leveraging them with my digging pole (everyone should have one) the simple huge only boulders along the edges were moved with my trusty hand truck and hefted or rolled into position.

Somehow it seems addictive.

Jon

Thanks for the tour! It looks really good and I can't wait to see it when your plants are mature. I am envious of all that space you have.

Linda

Thanks Linda, The liners are in their second (creep) year. I keep showing pictures, but it will take time for it to fill in. In other areas I keep having to keep thinning out plants. I planted this based on mature sizes so it will take a while.

Jon

It will be beautiful when everything matures and fills in but what a lot of backbreaking stone work!

Loved the picture tour. Keep posting pics as it all grows.

Sandy, some of those boulders were tough, but once you get something going and you like it, you, strangely enough, look forward to it. It may have something to do with an endorphin high. I'm afraid I've become a rock addict.

Do they have rehab for this?

HH, definitely will update in a couple of months when there will be some growth and at least some things in bloom.

Jon

Whew, I'm exhausted. Need a beer. Thanks for the exercise! Good stuff!

You kept up pretty well 'nista. You deserve a cold one.

So glad I found this thread, never saw it before, and I was so wanting to connect your ravine to its spot in your garden. I really like what you are doing. The results will be so satisfying.

I've discovered the benefit of my garden is calming to think about, when I'm not there. Much like Dorothy clicking my ruby slippers together and thinking of my place, my HOME, it takes me there. There is "no place like home." You are making it your own, Jonny, and it is already showing your imprint.

EDIT to add ...
Jonny, I think you need a good gold hosta in there somewhere, let the sunshine strike its leaves at some time during the day. I suggest you try Johnny Angel. I think of you when I look at mine. It is a durable performer. This taken in April late.

This post was edited by moccasinlanding on Mon, May 26, 14 at 10:49

One gorgeous little red orchid with a come hither look in her eye.

Moc,

It is very shady back there and a gold hosta might have a tough time. There is another bank further on that is separated by a small valley where I think some fast spreading lighter green hosta might brighten it up and form a background. Any suggestions for a low, fast growing hosta that might do the trick or even something other than a hosta that may work. It is a big area to cover.

In the Fall I am going to divide up some Elegans and form a 'gateway' to the rock ravine. Out a little bit from the rocks so it doesn't squeeze the picture.

Maybe even the variegated Vinca Minor that I have a lot of
could work. Light so it doesn't disappear into the woods in the background, does well in the shade, grows like a weed, I like it and it would be free. I just picture a field of light green where the hosta end and the meadow would begin. Nice when the blue flowers bloom....I guess you see where I am gong with this one.
Unbiddenn- I'm careful not to disturb anything around them. It is reassuring to see them every year. Somewhat rare, I guess.

Jon

Jon, your place is looking great. I LOVE the dry stream bed. Keep up the great work.

BTW Rehab is for quitters. ; )

Don B.

Thanks Don, I guess there are worse addictions.

Jon