you probably recognize this area that C cleared and leveled out a few months back:
instead of it leading into the great abyss of overgrown poison oak for any longer, C decided to open up the backyard even more and built some stairs. the massive acacia trunk that blocked off our backyard from the canyon became a set of steps leading down to the canyon and to the path up the hill.
the trail follows along the path of the redwoods that we planted a while back and then up to the next set of stairs that C built.
it's pretty steep, but manageable (if you're not lugging 80lb bags of concrete up and down). the poison oak is happily growing back but it's avoidable for now. we also discovered a large walnut tree hanging out on that hill. as soon as we figure out how to harvest the nuts without climbing through the poison oak, i'll be making vin de noix.
the view at the top of the stairs looking up to the hill. that little oasis there is home to at least one almond tree. more almond trees all over the hill.
we planted our magnolia tree on the right side of the hill, amongst the blackberry bushes.
and at long last, the deck. i was away this past weekend but C was home with elli working away. i haven't climbed up to check out the latest progress but this is where it was last week:
this is the view we'll have from the deck:
when it's clear you can actually see the red of the golden gate bridge.and then there's the enormous eucalyptus tree that stands next to the deck:
1 comment:
that view is simply amazing! i'm in awe of your lovely little project. so much fun.
kelly
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