The Cottage Garden at 5 Casanova Street
Over the past 20 years, we have seen many changes in Carmel. Shops and restaurants come and go. Mayors come and go. And cottages change owners and personalities.
One of my favorite homes is 5 Casanova St. which I blogged about in 2012. https://talesfromcarmel.com/2012/01/05/the-cottage-garden-at-5-casanova-st/
I hang over their gate countless times because this garden is breathtaking in every season.
In August 2007, hydrangea, alstroemeria, lilies, and fuchsia bloom exuberantly.
In May 2008, salvia, roses and foxglove wow me.
October 2009 It is utterly charming.
June 2011 still has me snapping pics.
So on our trip last week, I prepare to see my garden again.
EGADS
I AM IN MOURNING. The house is being remodeled and so is my garden. A new roof is going on but it looks like the path is being rerouted.
I will keep you posted. Sometimes change is a good thing.
Once upon a time..Tales from Carmel by the Sea 
Yikes! How distressing. I hope it comes back to life in a good way.
Clearly, undereducated people, with too much money, and no taste or imagination! Little by little, one house at a time, Carmel loses its charm.
On Nov 19, 2017 10:41 AM, “Once upon a time..Tales from Carmel by the Sea” wrote:
> Linda Hartong posted: “Over the past 20 years, we have seen many changes > in Carmel. Shops and restaurants come and go. Mayors come and go. And > cottages change owners and personalities. One of my favorite homes is 5 > Casanova St. which I blogged about in 2012. https://talesfromc” >
How good they are not letting it slowly go to pieces. Hopefully a garden will be planted that will be better than before.
This Texan is so happy that you have renewed posting. Carmel is paradise, indeed.
I feel your pain. We stayed in Carmel in September and I found out that five of my favorite places were gone –Candlesticks of Carmel, Em Le’s, Off the Wall, Jane Austen at Home, and A Great Place. At least I can go back to your blogs on these places, and relive the memories. Sorry about your garden. Hope all is well.
Linda, the beauty in your pictures always makes me smile. Thank you sharing with us again. You and your pictures have been missed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours….Gobble, Gobble.
Welcome home; no matter how long you’re here! Happy Thanksgiving – MMR
I have downloaded your photos of this house in previous posts. Yes, it is a shock to see so much removed. Perhaps it is a new owner who wants less to maintain. Keep us posted if you can. Patricia
Well at least it’s not being knocked down and replaced by some monstrosity! That’s what is happening in Vancouver as the property is worth more than the house. It’s happening in my Eastern Canadian city too. The cute 1930’s bungalows with their leaded windows are being bulldozed for the ugliest post modern semi detached houses. People don’t want to rehab or renovate or remodel anymore…..don’t want to spend the time remodelling an old beauty and adapting her to the 21st century….they just want instant gratification.
As much as this is quite a shock to you I am sure it is being lovingly and thoughtfully remodelled but sometimes sacrifices need to be made. Hopefully it will arise looking refreshed and as lovely as those earlier photos show. Please keep us informed.
Thank You for your posts and the photos. I love them.
that is terribly sad
Dear Linda, So good to see a post from you!!! Miss them! I sure hope this lovely home and garden emerge still beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃, Mary
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can’t wait to see it finished. It will probably be just as beautiful. Keep us posted
I’ve always heard “You can’t go home again” but never dreamed you couldn’t walk past the neighbors!
Oh my. I hope they just dug up the plants for safekeeping until the construction crew leaves. Or at least passed them on to the neighbors!