Nice (ahem) hedge
Andrea Bellamy |

Cedar hedges are so ubiquitous in Vancouver they rarely merit a second glance. But in the tony neighbourhood of Point Grey, there’s one particular hedge that makes me giggle every time I pass it. And I actually go out of my way to check on it; I keep thinking that sooner or later, it’s going to be removed in the interest of good taste or some such nonsense.

See, the hedge in question is made up of a series of three grouped cedars. One columnar cedar flanked by two smaller, round ones. See where this is going?

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Holy hedges, Batman!

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Together, these phallic sentinals present a vigorous demonstration of masculinity (said with tongue planted firmly in cheek).

Who lives here? Why have they planted thusly? Is it all a big joke? Do they sit behind their curtains and watch people fall off their bicycles? Is this a Do or a Don’t? I don’t know of any garden magazine that would suggest this arrangement, but you have to admit, it sure is a conversation piece!

Comments

  1. OMFG. I place this FIRMLY in the “Don’t” category.

    This is hysterical.

  2. Comment by Xris (Flatbush Gardener) - March 6, 2007
  3. OMFG is right. I happen to agree with your Don’t Rating – from a gardening perspective. But perhaps half a point for originality and – dare I say it – balls?

  4. Comment by Andrea - March 6, 2007
  5. I feel a whole new gardening trend coming into our hypersexed society! Imagine the possibility for ponds and other water features. Thatis funny!

  6. Comment by Ottawa gardener - March 6, 2007
  7. This is LOL funny – how has it gone unnoticed for so long?

  8. Comment by wren - March 7, 2007
  9. I like it, actually. I see butts instead of phalluses, tho. Personal quirk, I am sure.

  10. Comment by jenn - March 8, 2007
  11. oh, that’s just WRONG!

  12. Comment by felicia - March 8, 2007
  13. That is soooo funny.

  14. Comment by nelumbo - April 14, 2007
  15. let me guess, on the right heading into richmond? this has been a source of entertainment for me on my way to work for years! ;-)

  16. Comment by starfish - September 30, 2008

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