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Nice (ahem) hedge

March 6, 2007 by Andrea Bellamy 8 Comments

phallic%20cedar.jpgCedar 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?

phallic%20sentinals.jpg

Together, these phallic sentinels 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!

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  1. Xris (Flatbush Gardener) says

    March 6, 2007 at 12:33 pm

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

    This is hysterical.

  2. Andrea says

    March 6, 2007 at 1:05 pm

    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?

  3. Ottawa gardener says

    March 6, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    I feel a whole new gardening trend coming into our hypersexed society! Imagine the possibility for ponds and other water features. Thatis funny!

  4. wren says

    March 7, 2007 at 6:00 am

    This is LOL funny – how has it gone unnoticed for so long?

  5. jenn says

    March 8, 2007 at 7:54 pm

    I like it, actually. I see butts instead of phalluses, tho. Personal quirk, I am sure.

  6. felicia says

    March 8, 2007 at 9:30 pm

    oh, that’s just WRONG!

  7. nelumbo says

    April 14, 2007 at 8:22 pm

    That is soooo funny.

  8. starfish says

    September 30, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    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! ;-)

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