Spending Retirement the Right Way
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The backyard was a simple patch of dirt that has grown into the green oasis it is today. This ‘before’ picture was used with permission of Ernie Dubois.
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This is the entrance to the garden. Ernie built and crafted the wooden planters and brick walkways throughout the entire garden. The couple puts countless hours and effort to grow plants for their own enjoyment.
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Ernie built this entire waterfall all by himself, including placing rocks around the water to direct the flow towards the pool. It took him over a year to craft this peaceful addition to his garden.
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This welcoming sign is located in an open area of the backyard, clearly visible from most places in the garden.
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The top photo is the observation deck, and the bottom photo is the view of the entire garden. Both Ernie and Lynn took a part in building this to make a comfortable sitting area to relax in for guests.
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This walkway leads to the woods and is a perfect viewing space for the small flowers and succulents in planters that line the side walls.
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Lynn’s vegetable garden is the couple’s newest project and is made up of small vegetables and herbs. She cuts the head of lettuce off, and puts it into the dirt, and this garden is what came out of it.
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May 18, 2015
Over the past five years, Ernie and Lynn Dubois have crafted a blooming, beautiful, backyard paradise, complete with birdhouses, waterfalls, and an ‘Observation Deck’ that gives a view to the entire garden. The couple has lived in Forsyth County for 6 years, and are active members of the community. When they first bought the house, the backyard was barren and on a slant. Now, it is a wonderfully peaceful space to spend time in for a retired veteran and his wife. The couple’s garden is dedicated to their granddaughter, Aleke, who lives in Europe.
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The backyard was a simple patch of dirt that has grown into the green oasis it is today. This ‘before’ picture was used with permission of Ernie Dubois.
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This is the entrance to the garden. Ernie built and crafted the wooden planters and brick walkways throughout the entire garden. The couple puts countless hours and effort to grow plants for their own enjoyment.
'
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Ernie built this entire waterfall all by himself, including placing rocks around the water to direct the flow towards the pool. It took him over a year to craft this peaceful addition to his garden.
'
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This welcoming sign is located in an open area of the backyard, clearly visible from most places in the garden.
'
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Lynn’s vegetable garden is the couple’s newest project and is made up of small vegetables and herbs. She cuts the head of lettuce off, and puts it into the dirt, and this garden is what came out of it.
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The top photo is the observation deck, and the bottom photo is the view of the entire garden. Both Ernie and Lynn took a part in building this to make a comfortable sitting area to relax in for guests.
'
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This walkway leads to the woods and is a perfect viewing space for the small flowers and succulents in planters that line the side walls.
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