Miniature Garden Walk

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Aug 1st 2005, 3:35pm By queenseyes

Just thought you might like to see this whimsical 'garden village' that we found on Norwood Avenue this past weekend during the Garden Walk. Arlan Peters really outdid himself this summer by recreating this miniature wooded forest scene that runs along the side of his house. The garden moss was constantly being watered by a fine mist (inspired by the misters found in a supermarket's veggie section) and a rolling stream ran through the entire work. The scene is complete with miniature water falls, a working water wheel and windmill, stone bridges, and little toy horses. The village and it's cottages are surrounded by stone and pebble walls, which blend seamlessly into the wood beneath Arlan's porch. The plant life was perfectly chosen as well... tiny pine trees planted next to creeping ivy, and shimmering moss patches. The set was so realistic, that it created a minor traffic jam as onlookers tried to take it all in. A couple of real spider webs gave the impression that one of the Hobbits was about to come strolling out from the set of Lord of the Rings.

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