Backyard: Then and Now

When we first moved into our little unit, I had one look at the backyard and cringed.  It was very small. The lack of plants and trees made me sad.  There was an eyesore for a shed, and bland paving stones made up the too-small patio.  I thought it would take forever for the the trees to grow big and lush; the way a backyard should be.

I had no problem with it being so small.  I knew we could work with it and make a cozy space we loved spending time in.  Slowly we added some new greenery; an olive tree and some crawlers to the back fence.  Sooner or later everything else began to flourish.

This is what we started with 4 years ago.

And here it is today!



Last summer we decided we needed to do something more drastic.  So, we decided to build a deck, a new shed and a veggie garden.

The Progression
First up: A completely necessary 2ft extension of the patio.

The perfect chevron decking boards.



Nice Bum, where ya from?

Who is this man I married?  Doctor / Handyman extraordinaire!

There is nothing like being able to grab fresh veggies and herbs from the garden.

Long, sunny afternoons are spent here. And so are chilly evenings in front of a warm outdoor fire. This tiny space has now become an extension of our home.