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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Thursday, March 1, 2012

{Our New 3rd Bridge}

Before Valentine's Day my worker bee, husband Pieter, did finish his 3rd bridge across the creek. That way we cross the water for going into our wood garden. So proudly I want to show you his labor. A very sturdy one and high enough for when we get heavy rains and the creek over flows.
Husband Pieter is planting our new shrub roses that we purchased at Costco the other day. 
With our Toyota RAV4 Pieter hauled potting soil and spent mushroom compost from Home Depot.
Also step by step Pieter has been working on the new trail and lining it with Mondo grasses.
Pieter did pre-treat the wood very well before working with it.
He also used high quality galvanized and lacquered deck screws, so they will not rust.
Do you see the many daffodils blooming in our wood garden?
The pump (near the tree above) is still covered in protective plastic for insulation against the frost.
Great job and this bridge will hold many footsteps and lots of wheelbarrow runs...

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17 comments:

  1. that looks lovely - I can just imagine going for a walk in your woods....

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  2. Liebste Mariette,
    Eine wunderschöne neue brücke in Eurem tollen Park ... da möcht ich gern mal drin spazierengehen *lächel*
    Ich wünsch Dir einen fröhlichen Tag!
    ♥ Liebste Grüße Claudia ♥

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  3. Liebe Mariette,

    in Gedanken gehe ich mit spazieren.

    Alles Liebe

    Elisabeth

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  4. Liebe Mariette,
    du kannst wirklich stolz auf deinen Pieter sein. Was der alles kann! Die Brücke sieht bildschön und stabil aus. Und passt mit den Naturfarben genau in die Landschaft. Wie in einem Gemälde von Monet.
    Schöne Grüße, Johanna

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  5. Heerlijk zo'n grote bostuin!Daar maakt het niet zo uit of alles gedaan is. Dat mag gerust een beetje slordig zijn, is juist mooi!

    Pieter heeft een pracht van een brug gemaakt! Daar is hij wel even aan bezig geweest!! Maar een pracht resultaat.

    Wat voor een temp hebben jullie nu?

    Hier is het ook erg zacht, lenteachtig zelfs!
    Ik krijg ook zin om alvast wat troepjes op te ruimen, in de tuin!

    Fijne dag,

    Dikke knuffel van mig ♥

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  6. Tuo marito è stato bravissimo!!merita un plauso!! buona giornata

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  7. Your sweetheart Pieter, is most creative and practical. The bridge looks great! and I certain it will be well used to get your newest garden (which I can't wait for you to share finished photos of. We keep waiting for this snow to go away .. under 3 inches over night :( .... I too would love to be in the garden, digging!! Happy Thursday my friend..xo Celia (HHL)

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  8. Dearest Mariette,
    Your talented Pieter is amazing. The bridge is beautiful and gives such a romantic look to your property. Hard work pays off big.
    Enjoy the weekend, don't work too hard and Happy March my friend.

    Love to you, CMD

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  9. Nice bridge and beautiful pictures. The yellow flowers brighten up the wood.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  10. Nou...dat is knap, dat Pieter dat bruggetje zelf gebouwd heeft.
    Ik ben jalours op je bostuin...wil ik eigenlijk ook, maar ja, dat zit er niet in...of we moeten het stuk grond hierachter vol gaan planten met boompjes, maar dat duurt weer zo lang eer die groot zijn..

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  11. Jee Mariette,

    Jullie brug mag er zijn. Complimenten aan Pieter!

    Een fijne dag!

    Liefs van Madelief x

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  12. Felicita a tu marido de mi parte, es un gran trabajador. Las rosas son una maravilla. Besos.

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  13. Hi Mariette,

    That is one good looking bridge. I love your property.

    xo,
    Dee

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  14. Tu marido se merece un 10,fantastico el puente,y ese jardin bosque debe ser una delicia,me gustaria verlo porfavor fotos.Un beso

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  15. Pieter is very handy indeed. That's a beautiful bridge. Enjoy! Tammy

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  16. Dearest Mariette,
    Wow, as always what a great husband he is♡♡♡ My hubby said that it sure is a great job!!!
    I really am happy for you two for the convince you got from his wonderful work.

    Love you always, xoxo Miyako*

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  17. Hola Mariette!
    Que bonita esta planta, es curiosisima.
    Me ha encantado.
    Muchos besos!
    Veonica.

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