Thursday, August 27, 2015

Jersey Deck

Before we turned North on Monday and headed back on the highway to Maine, we stopped in Westwood, NJ to visit Elenka's cousin John, wife Wendy and their luscious backyard. We sat on their wonderful deck in dappled sunlight and got caught up with their latest comings and goings. Off this deck, there are gardens everywhere. Wendy has filled just about every available plot with something green. I was especially intrigued by her watermelons and limes.
Could I grow limes further North in Maine?
Perfect for my summer gin and tonics.
I might have to experiment.
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18 comments:

  1. KathyAugust 27, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Citrus in Maine? Now that's a thought!

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  2. SharonAugust 27, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    That deck is gorgeous! I think I'd be out there all the time.

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  3. LowellAugust 27, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I'd by lyin' if I told you to grow limes in Maine. Not gonna happen. This place looks like some sort of New Age worship center! :)

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  4. VPAugust 27, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    You just gave me an idea. They already grew lemons in vases here, so it is probabli possible try limes!

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  5. Taken For GrantedAugust 27, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Your only chance of growing limes in Main is to grow dwarf trees inside. Perhaps they could be outside during the summer. Beautiful deck shot.

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  6. UnknownAugust 27, 2015 at 12:10 PM

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  7. RevrunnerAugust 27, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    When you start growing limes in Maine, I think I'll try planting a banana grove down here in Virginia.

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  8. William KendallAugust 27, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    It doesn't hurt to have a go at it next summer.

    I see that irritating little spamming troll Save One is back again. Too bad he doesn't get dropped into the Marianas Trench.

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  9. TexWisGirlAugust 27, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    wow! nice!

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  10. RedPatAugust 27, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Try it and then bring it inside by the wood stove for the winter!

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  11. cieldequimperAugust 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Course you could. RedPat just told you how to! And then you can invite us over for everything lemony.

    Do you know Adam Ant???

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  12. KayAugust 28, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Lime tree in Maine? Dress it up in a little snow suit during the winter months...or try a heated greenhouse. Our citruses were all nearly decimated by a very severe 10-12 day freeze one year and we didn't even have snow.

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  13. BlogorattiAugust 28, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    It looks really nice, a good spot to chill.

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  14. KateAugust 28, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    A very elegant deck with a silver candelabra and a vase of flowers but a plastic bottle next to it?!

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Nothing nicer than sitting in a pretty garden when the weather is warm, lovely!

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Nothing nicer than sitting in a pretty garden when the weather is warm, lovely!

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  17. HalcyonAugust 28, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    She has definitely made the deck very inviting! A nice space for entertaining.

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