tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post7216976398079797318..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Alchemy on Vashon Island; The Garden of Brian Fisher and Peter Chrisoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72806906947954410312012-09-19T19:26:10.734-07:002012-09-19T19:26:10.734-07:00Thank you for your hospitality and for being crazy...Thank you for your hospitality and for being crazy enough to rescue that gorgeous property!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31912110645665697892012-09-19T18:57:33.465-07:002012-09-19T18:57:33.465-07:00Peter, You make us look so good I almost want to l...Peter, You make us look so good I almost want to live there, here! Thanks for your visit and wonderful blogs. Thanks too for all the kind remarks about our garden. BrianBrian Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933292443643343756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21710749267723704532012-09-15T08:08:17.857-07:002012-09-15T08:08:17.857-07:00The pergola is way cool! My pictures don't sho...The pergola is way cool! My pictures don't show how great it really is. Glad you like it too!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-63925577609517510682012-09-14T08:47:44.728-07:002012-09-14T08:47:44.728-07:00That's quite the before and after--WOW! I am m...That's quite the before and after--WOW! I am making a mental bookmark of that amazing pergola for my dream house. Bell and Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950540629080744614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-75885468811100971502012-09-14T06:56:21.106-07:002012-09-14T06:56:21.106-07:00They did an incredible amount of cleaning up! We w...They did an incredible amount of cleaning up! We were lucky and only had a bicycle and matress to haul away from our yard. That dog is some kind of wonderful!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-44222023690250867072012-09-13T18:45:51.471-07:002012-09-13T18:45:51.471-07:00We have always commented on the taste of the folks...We have always commented on the taste of the folks who inhabited our homes before us...but then we only had to deal with mattresses, a few truck tires, a jalopy, beer bottles and the like. Never the quantity of stuff these gentlemen inherited!<br />So much to explore and admire... Beautiful.<br />The dog too. :)<br />Gardenbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397016484686334001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-46680444147315293732012-09-12T21:11:08.966-07:002012-09-12T21:11:08.966-07:00Truly a pity as it would have made quite a stateme...Truly a pity as it would have made quite a statement. However, not everyone seems to possess the refined artistic sense that you and I share in matters of garden ornamentation.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-37836623644798200572012-09-12T16:50:36.372-07:002012-09-12T16:50:36.372-07:00Absolutely beautiful. But why did they have to get...Absolutely beautiful. But why did they have to get rid of the truck? Think of the mega-planter it would have made!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-85834018114490990622012-09-12T16:19:44.600-07:002012-09-12T16:19:44.600-07:00That's a lot of wows, and every one of them is...That's a lot of wows, and every one of them is well deserved! The guys are smart and kind folk who have worked very hard for this and it's delightful to see them enjoy the fruits of their labor. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28189253302702276852012-09-12T16:15:00.832-07:002012-09-12T16:15:00.832-07:00Truly beautiful and the dog had me at hello!Truly beautiful and the dog had me at hello!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54429481469609935732012-09-12T16:08:38.145-07:002012-09-12T16:08:38.145-07:00These guys certainly have much more vision than I!...These guys certainly have much more vision than I! (And much more energy & patience!)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11516973636749934252012-09-12T16:03:40.524-07:002012-09-12T16:03:40.524-07:00I know right? Tired. Amazing! I know right? Tired. Amazing! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-6810431844757050542012-09-12T16:01:13.078-07:002012-09-12T16:01:13.078-07:00I personally think that insanity played a large pa...I personally think that insanity played a large part in the decision to buy the place but don't tell anyone I said so. Just a tiny bit of work. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15497820891447775372012-09-12T15:58:28.324-07:002012-09-12T15:58:28.324-07:00Vashon Island is pretty cool! If I'm able to ...Vashon Island is pretty cool! If I'm able to retire before I die, maybe I'll see you there. Those guys did an amazing job of transforming their property.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73909780802612564652012-09-12T15:55:57.425-07:002012-09-12T15:55:57.425-07:00I'm with you on that as I've lusted after ...I'm with you on that as I've lusted after that pergola or series of interconnected pergolas myself even though, like you, I've no space for it. Glad you enjoyed the visit.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-7806219286808494912012-09-12T14:08:49.503-07:002012-09-12T14:08:49.503-07:00wow, wow, and more Wows! I'm exhausted looking...wow, wow, and more Wows! I'm exhausted looking at the before pictures! What a gorgeous garden and home and what an amazing transformation. Deanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-56534221672495344752012-09-12T13:36:55.929-07:002012-09-12T13:36:55.929-07:00Such an amazing transformation, a beautiful oasis ...Such an amazing transformation, a beautiful oasis and a cute and cuddly dog too. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-75622348637901984562012-09-12T12:46:14.854-07:002012-09-12T12:46:14.854-07:00Gorgeous, the transformation is so stunning! So m...Gorgeous, the transformation is so stunning! So much work went into that, first cleaning up and then rebuilding.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29420028499433372982012-09-12T10:22:36.569-07:002012-09-12T10:22:36.569-07:00Wow! That property is stunning! It looks like some...Wow! That property is stunning! It looks like some kind of botanical garden now. I feel tired just thinking about the kind of work that would take. YIKES! its amazing!Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-60277509162679865362012-09-12T10:10:48.587-07:002012-09-12T10:10:48.587-07:00Quite a change! That art is awesome! They are men ...Quite a change! That art is awesome! They are men who aren't afraid of hard work...Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29674897466173971922012-09-12T08:33:28.947-07:002012-09-12T08:33:28.947-07:00Wow...not afraid of a little work eh? Pretty amazi...Wow...not afraid of a little work eh? Pretty amazing transformation! (and I love that stair rail!)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11997673618805491162012-09-12T08:16:37.261-07:002012-09-12T08:16:37.261-07:00O M G! That is pretty much my dream setting! Serio...O M G! That is pretty much my dream setting! Seriously, I sort of daydream about retiring to Vashon Island. I can't believe how amazing their garden looks...especially in light of the "before" photos...I'd never want to leave!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55792018449209555122012-09-12T08:13:01.144-07:002012-09-12T08:13:01.144-07:00What an amazingly gorgeous garden and home! So muc...What an amazingly gorgeous garden and home! So much work and love went into it, obviously. I want that pergola. I don't have room for it, but I still want it. OK, maybe I want its little brother. I haven't done the Vashon Island garden tour. I hope they're on it next year. Thanks so much for sharing your visit!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com