Congratulations to Chriistine and John McAfee of 1233 NE 15th Avenue for being chosen as our Yard of the month for October.

Here is what they had to say about their love of gardening.

My husband and I built our home 18 years ago, I designed the entire yard which was completed by a landscaper. In the last eight to ten years we have made quite a few major changes, removing a lot of grass, pavers in the back and creek bed and garden areas in the front.

My parents were avid gardeners, my mother grew vegetables and berries, my father grew and took care of the flowers adorning our yard, specializing in roses and tuberous begonias. I came by a love of gardening naturally, we have mostly flowers and bushes with a small above ground vegetable garden in the back. Gardening is one of my favorite pastimes, each year I try and incorporate more perennials, but still love to include a mixture of annuals throughout just for their vibrant colors and textures.

It’s very flattering that we were chosen as your garden of the month for your garden club, many thanks to you all.

Christine and John McAfee