Backyard oasis grows from a tiny yard to lush landscape
Jim and Cheryl Harmon transformed a bare backyard into an oasis with a pond, bog, stream and series of waterfalls. They built the layout to resemble Colorado streams and included Asian touches such as a stone pagoda and a Japanese fishing ball from Hawaii.
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Jim
Cheryl Harmon
Harmons
Harmon
Colorado
Hawaii
Cheryl
Jim Harmon
Lawrence
Backyard pond transforms yard into tranquil water garden
Harmons hire a pro to dig a pond, liner, and stream piping, then install rocks and a patio. The planting features Vanderwolf pine, Bracken's brown beauty magnolia, blue-mist spirea, Russian sage, zebra grass, tiger eye sumac, beautyberry, bamboo, hibiscus, and bog water plants. Cheryl enjoys evening birds bathing as Jennifer Smith, Douglas County Extension Agent, notes gardening details.
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Harmons
History of Mazer Brothers Costume Jewelry in America
The Mazer brothers, Joseph and Louis, built a New York line of durable mid-century costume jewelry. Their brands included Mazer, Mazer Bros., Sea Maze, and later Jomaz and Joseph Mazer. They produced enamel flowers, bows, rhinestones, and later metal alloys, selling at middle-range prices.
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Denver
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Bouin
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