tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post2892027088000008252..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Winter Walk Off 2014outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54948558692714453132014-04-01T20:20:36.875-07:002014-04-01T20:20:36.875-07:00Like the other houses, the gray house probably had...Like the other houses, the gray house probably had a big wrap around porch -- I would vote the windows were added to enclose the porch afterwards. They look too good and period to be put in recently. The boulders strewn around the yard was interesting -- earthquake?<br />RaySwimrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928919593044289369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10730643354572244432014-03-29T08:57:05.689-07:002014-03-29T08:57:05.689-07:00We're very lucky!We're very lucky!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-65359985592472278512014-03-28T17:21:25.511-07:002014-03-28T17:21:25.511-07:00There are some big beautiful houses in your neighb...There are some big beautiful houses in your neighborhood. And THE CAMELLIAS -- they are amazing.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55541138181507016642014-03-27T07:29:21.757-07:002014-03-27T07:29:21.757-07:00It is a lovely place to explore on foot. Tacoma...It is a lovely place to explore on foot. Tacoma's reputation for shootings and gang activity is a little exaggerated; the police and community have done a good job of cleaning up much of that. But I wouldn't walk I the nearby park after dark!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-89109398850563203822014-03-27T07:22:02.842-07:002014-03-27T07:22:02.842-07:00Always a joy to have you along, Sarah!Always a joy to have you along, Sarah!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-87928662890088262662014-03-27T07:21:32.396-07:002014-03-27T07:21:32.396-07:00Most of the homes on this walk are in the North Sl...Most of the homes on this walk are in the North Slope Historic District. They don't care as much about paint colors or plant choices but rather are about the work of preserving the structures and their historical integrity (no vinyl siding/windows, etc.) Interstingly, the grandest ad most expensive historical homes in Tacoma are down a few streets in an area that resists having an historical overlay placed on their neighborhood because they don't want to be told what to do with their properties so butchering happens there somewhat frequently. So the working class folks in the historic neighborhoods struggle to meet the requirements while the richer (and more influential with the city council) folks in the truly grand homes can do as they wish. Tacoma is an interesting little town!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11207944102268535782014-03-26T17:27:35.544-07:002014-03-26T17:27:35.544-07:00What a wonderful neighborhood you live in--that ga...What a wonderful neighborhood you live in--that gate! That gate! Thanks for the tour. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-57006268301515235782014-03-26T12:32:07.560-07:002014-03-26T12:32:07.560-07:00The old colorful houses were a treat with spring b...The old colorful houses were a treat with spring blooms. Thanks for the walk!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-48961748640451793482014-03-20T10:28:04.162-07:002014-03-20T10:28:04.162-07:00Interesting houses. Is it a designated historical ...Interesting houses. Is it a designated historical district? Sometimes that will dictate choice of plant material as well as paint colors. You can take an interesting walk whichever way you turn.rickIhttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-21503936379039136052014-03-20T07:23:01.547-07:002014-03-20T07:23:01.547-07:00It is a lovely neighborhood. Thanks for coming al...It is a lovely neighborhood. Thanks for coming along on the tour.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9940491565648150092014-03-20T07:21:36.138-07:002014-03-20T07:21:36.138-07:00I love the idea of the tiny libraries! Sometimes ...I love the idea of the tiny libraries! Sometimes I go to www.redfin.com, and sneak a virtual peek inside historic homes for sale. It's a great way of seeing inside without leaving home. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-45652994452339007532014-03-20T07:18:26.820-07:002014-03-20T07:18:26.820-07:00I'm also fond of this style. Our town is not ...I'm also fond of this style. Our town is not as densely populated as London so there's a bit more space for this style of home. I've only visited your city once but fell in love with it!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-51752895067545623202014-03-20T07:13:49.905-07:002014-03-20T07:13:49.905-07:00Thank you, dear Nadezda! Interesting about the si...Thank you, dear Nadezda! Interesting about the similarity in styles here and there. Have a nice week!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10159631908390475352014-03-19T17:02:52.160-07:002014-03-19T17:02:52.160-07:00You live in a beautiful neighborhood! I love the c...You live in a beautiful neighborhood! I love the cedar in the stump.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-85833362126577124992014-03-19T08:49:58.361-07:002014-03-19T08:49:58.361-07:00I love those front porches that extends all the wa...I love those front porches that extends all the way around the front of the house, like in your first picture. The painted lady is very quirky, and I'd be curious to visit the inside too...<br />By-the-Way: I see those tiny libraries in West Seattle. What a clever and neighborly idea.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-3248430003454629712014-03-19T05:14:19.793-07:002014-03-19T05:14:19.793-07:00Lovely houses, I so like that building style – so ...Lovely houses, I so like that building style – so different from London houses! Loved the burgundy front door :-) Thanks for the walk!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91599530151003165462014-03-19T01:19:53.165-07:002014-03-19T01:19:53.165-07:00Thank you the tour, Peter!
I love these well kept ...Thank you the tour, Peter!<br />I love these well kept houses and this one you call 'incredible' reminds me the often seen cottages style here. What's an irony!<br />Have a nice week!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-11711093725581433002014-03-18T22:21:16.118-07:002014-03-18T22:21:16.118-07:00It's fun to wander around!It's fun to wander around! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69381487844338943152014-03-18T22:20:19.693-07:002014-03-18T22:20:19.693-07:00Some days I dream of a nice rambler with vinyl sid...Some days I dream of a nice rambler with vinyl siding and windows; a place that's not drafty and where it doesn't take 3 minutes for the hot water to be hot. There are pros and cons to living in an interesting neighborhood! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-15608441447160741872014-03-18T22:17:50.533-07:002014-03-18T22:17:50.533-07:00We're very fortunate to have picked up a derel...We're very fortunate to have picked up a derelict home in this area long before the huge housing bubble. Our own old house still needs a lot of work but it's no longer sinking into the ground and the roof doesn't leak so life is good. <br /><br />The little library idea is a cool one!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-19787009944802248112014-03-18T22:15:25.660-07:002014-03-18T22:15:25.660-07:00The house right next to me is for sale - lots of s...The house right next to me is for sale - lots of stained glass cool Victorian. I don't know how you would ever be able to leave your wonderful gardening climate. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-1461740393257302072014-03-18T21:00:53.369-07:002014-03-18T21:00:53.369-07:00That was fun. What a wonderful neighborhood!That was fun. What a wonderful neighborhood!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-25586063064170397772014-03-18T19:31:06.564-07:002014-03-18T19:31:06.564-07:00Wow, nice digs! I agree that gate belongs in your ...Wow, nice digs! I agree that gate belongs in your garden, not theirs. My neighborhood is so boring compared to yours. LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-65741666899772754662014-03-18T18:08:45.191-07:002014-03-18T18:08:45.191-07:00I love the architecture of your neighborhood. It l...I love the architecture of your neighborhood. It looks right out of an all-American movie, and I mean that as a high compliment.<br /><br />That little library is perfect. We've been wanting to build one just like that for a long time.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-8250519462465073302014-03-18T17:25:22.840-07:002014-03-18T17:25:22.840-07:00You have a very interesting neighborhood - the hom...You have a very interesting neighborhood - the home styles show much more diversity than any I've seen in my own area. I have to say that I dealt with my envy by telling myself, as you commented, that I wouldn't want to clean them. I might be able to put up with the cleaning chores, though, if I had a house with all the glass windows of the gray and white home.<br />P.S. Thanks for you kind comments regarding Ming (and Max).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com