Way back in July, 2009 I wrote this post. And I had a grand total of 13 people check it out. For some reason I was looking at my ‘all time’ stats, and this post was near the bottom of the list. I though that over 3 years later, I should publish it again for all those who missed it the first time.
Ian decided to check out my blog at work the other day after he realized that someone he knew (Hi Kaaren) had looked at it. He was horrified to realize that you could see a picture of the neighbours (we call it the Deliverance house) behind us and people would think that it is our house.
So just to clarify matters, I thought that I would post a picture of the house, only to realise that I do not have one. All my pictures have been of the more important (to me anyway) garden, and I am in Toronto at the moment so I going to post the only one that I can find.
The House
This picture was taken from the other end of what will be the Lime Walk, looking towards our house. As you can see, this was taken before the linden trees were planted and our muscari that I wrote about in Free Plants Are Great are in bloom. If you feel compelled to check out the Deliverance house click here.
Funnily enough, even 2 years later, I hardly have any more photos of the house, why not? Obviously I still feel the garden is more important, but I do have a photo of the front for you.
Obviously when I return to Canada in the spring, I shall have to (finally) take some photos of the house.
I am a floral designer living in a tiny condo in downtown Toronto, Canada's largest city. But on the weekend, I am a gardener/frustrated architect trying to keep up with a 3/4 acre garden in Owen Sound, Ontario, a warm (to Canadians, Zone 5b, and a cold (to Americans, Zone 4b) garden.
Green Theatre 
Flâneur Gardener said,
January 9, 2013 @ 4:30 AM
What a pretty house!!!
I love how it looks, well, organic; it’s a compilation and intersection of so many different building volumes, and I think it adds life and beauty to the facades. I might be in love with that house…
I’m glad you re-posted this, especially with the added picture of the front. That view must be a delight to come home to – or to come to as a guest when there are lights shining through the windows and the anticipation of an evening to be spent in good cheer and good company.
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 7:57 AM
It is always a pleasure for me to drive home and look up the hill to see my ‘forever’ house, especially now, when I do not see it nearly enough.
Barbara H. said,
January 9, 2013 @ 12:03 PM
I’m sure I’ve told you before that I love the house. You even did one or two interior pictures once – more, more, more! The back view is amazing – the yard has come so far.
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 7:59 AM
Great memory, I did publish a post on our library, when we had it painted and the bookshelves built. Whenever I think plants aren’t growing,old photos make me realize they are.
Diana Studer said,
January 9, 2013 @ 2:53 PM
what is right at the top – with windows revelling in the view?
You’ve been delivered from your Deliverance house – I seem to remember it burnt down …
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 10:03 AM
I have a turret, very small, but windows in all 4 directions. The Deliverance house did burn down, however, has re rose from the ashes, much more attractively.
Lynne said,
January 9, 2013 @ 11:41 PM
I agree with Barbara. All you have done is whet our appetites for more, more more 😀
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
Thanks Lynne, maybe in the future.
paulinemulligan said,
January 10, 2013 @ 3:46 AM
Sorry, but I’m the opposite, I try not to include photos of the house when I’m photographing the garden, difficult sometimes. It’s a privacy thing, not wanting people to know exactly where I am or what sort of house I live in, its the garden thats important for me.
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 8:02 AM
And your garden is so amazing I am always wanting more photos of it. I orginally started Green Theatre to keep distant family and friends up to date on Kilbourne Groves progress, both house and garden. So far there has been very little progress on the house…
Marguerite said,
January 10, 2013 @ 8:32 PM
yes you certainly will! what a house, it’s stunning. No wonder you refused to let go of it when you moved.
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 8:03 AM
I can hardly get the camera out of the garden long enough to take house shots, but will try harder.
Jean said,
January 11, 2013 @ 7:49 PM
Deborah, I like the idea of recycling early ignored posts. I have a couple from the first months of my blog that had 0 views during the entire first week after I posted them! I’m another one who has almost no photos of my house. In my case, it’s not because I’m concerned about privacy; I just don’t think the house is anything worth writing home about (or photographing). As I prepare to put an addition on the front of the house next year and then make a new front garden, I know I need to take some “before” pictures for comparison.
It’s exciting that you are now beginning your third and last year in Barbados. I know you will be thrilled to see your beloved Kilbourne Grove garden in all seasons.
kilbournegrove said,
January 15, 2013 @ 8:05 AM
I love before and after shots. With our house, the exterior will never change, so none there, but I wanted to show how the house sits on the property, where the windows are, justifying my design layout.
And I am even looking forward to winter, lol.
Leslie said,
January 31, 2013 @ 8:11 AM
You have an absolutely gorgeous house! What a grand showpiece of architecture, incorporation of natural stone & brick and a most welcoming yet intimate sense as one approaches. It’s just so lovely. Thank you for reposting it.
kilbournegrove said,
March 17, 2013 @ 10:08 AM
Thank you Leslie, that is a lovely compliment.