30 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 6, 2003 Passion for gardening has sprouted friendships three large square windows on one side (Continued from page 29) just some of her favourites that have been which closes up the area slightly. The effect is enchanting as if one has found a given to her by family and friends. Right below her porch is also a small small dwelling in the middle of a forest. She has repeated most of the plants pond with running water. from the front property in Mohamed said it soothes 'I'v e made more the back garden, includ her and she usually sits by it ing hosta, porcupine in the morning, dressed in friends through my her housecoat and sipping a grass, daffodils and trum garden than I've pet vine. Evergreens line morning coffee. the fence for privacy and Recently, she has had to ever made in my just in front of them, two forgo the housecoat and whole life." dwarf plum trees. instead dress in more appro Two more arbours priate attire since passersby, -Jean M oh am ed were placed in the back interested in her garden, will as well as a trellis that has constantly stop and ask her a hanging hammock in its middle. She questions. "I've made more friends through my said her grandchildren love to laze garden than I've ever made in my whole around on it. life," she said. Her whimsical friends make more Mohamed's gardening obsession did appearances here; there's the Buddha n't stop at the front yard - she continued with a small copper tea set ready to share her adventurous digging into the back with unsuspecting guests, a weathervane horse and the alligators who are ready to yard. Building a long deck that wraps pounce on the frogs at the edge of a sec around the side and the rear of the house, ond pond. Rectangular mirrors were also used it utilizes the narrow space well and is throughout the garden to give it a sense of now the perfect entertainer's haven. There are three entry ways from the largeness. "I love gardening. It is not a chore for house that lead right onto the deck. From a spare living room, guests can walk onto me. The garden is for all of us to enjoy," the rear deck, which Mohamed has trans she said. "Every day the garden changes. It's formed into an intimate lounge area. To give the effect of the indoors, she hung always a surprise." -- liCm Llt tL tLHLLiHl I L L iL lI liW tl Quality, Easy to Clean, Energy Efficient Vinyl Replacement Windows from $1 installed8 instal Lynne Sampson Blott A s s o c i a t e B r o k e r jJ jl Entry Door Systems, Patio & Garden Doors I Siding, Eaves, Soffit www.lynneblott.com royal Le p a g e s8 4 5 -4 2 6 7 SPECTACULAR CAIRNS VALLEY COURT FORD DRIVE "o O F F " as low at $ 198/month «»! a w H $829,900. A stately home accentuated by the 110' frontage. The ultimate in formal entertaining and comfortable family living. A step into the gracious entrance hall with sweeping staircase is only the beginning. Separate sunken living room with an inviting fireplace and formal dining room. Open to the sunken family room with floor to ceiling brick fireplace, the gourmet kitchen features oak cabi nets. granite counter tops & centre island. Main floor den. 5 spacious BRs and 3 full baths. Terrific rec room with fireplace, entertainment centre, wet bar & exercise/pool table room. The landscaped garden is second to none with absolute privacy, mature landscaping and its inground pool. Solariums & Year Round Sunrooms COLLEGE PARK "ENCLAVES" Beverley I M R R O ? E M E N T S IN -H O M E E S T IM A T E S Hamilton 905- 578-2292 Oakville $479,000. Superb location backing onto parkland. Towering pines & professional landscaping sur rounding the crystal clear kidney shaped pool & excellent street presence combine with comfort able family living in an easy flow floor plan. Circular oak staircase, 4 overly generous bedrooms, main floor family room with fireplace and spacious eat-in kitchen. Double garage and interlock driveway. 905- 842-8559 COLLEGE PARK $329.900.Smashing! Truly a page out of House & Gardens. Enjoy the quiet court location and the huge pie shaped garden with inground pool. Completely renovated throughout. 3 bedrooms, well finished basement w/rec room & office. 2 full baths. The People Your Neighbours Recom m end All sales consultants and tradesmen have W indow W ise National Certification W orkm anship Guaranteed. if 1 m *0AC. BBB T tinswl on S7 !>00 ptrctettP "Cannot be owoiner! # fffc any o ftw o ff* Since 1975 W orkm anship G uaranteed A