I’ve been channelling my inner pretzel with the Boy who assists, or who I assist – it’s up for debate – in the garden. The garden itself is still stacking waiting for permission to land… or should that be to take off – so carrying out some reconstruction works to create a coherent woodland bed at the end and improve the paths seemed like a good use of time. Here are some pics
We’re about halfway through. All the brick edgings need raising to accommodate a tonne of extra pea shingle, and that will take me another week of an hour here, two there.
Here are some of the garden trying it’s best to pretend it knows spring is coming.
After that it’ll be a raised bed or two for some veg. This is only for a year as the sleepers will probably go to the Financial Broker and Broadcast Journalist when the extensive extension and refurbishment works are concluded. That and the fact that the area in question is ear marked for out water capture tank that never seems to make progress.
Here are a couple of pics, which were one to be kern to know when they were moving on might be depressing but we are actually enjoying having them stay. Who knew!
And Dog? And Tipsy (the family’s cat who is filling in for Nutmeg just now)
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Wow. That’s gorgeous.
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Is that Dog? He is, isnt he?
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Looks like a lot of work – we have more cold weather coming in – possibility of snow so the garden will have to sleep a while longer.
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snow? what is happening to you guys!
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No one is complaining – it’s still better than drought!
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yes, that must be true
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A charming sequence! What are those shrubby things with little spidery bits growing out of them – some sort of Hazel?
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both are witch hazels; the scent is delicate but delightful
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So, crazy, it is February and everything is lush and green. Like over here.
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We’ve had v little rain for over a month – 0.5cms I believe but we had loads in Nov and Dec so things are enjoying themselves so far… but I would like a bit of rain, please…
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We reckon things are 2-3weeks behind where they were last year here in the sticks and it’s been more like a normal Feb so far.
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I see. We had a lot of fog lately, so the humidity was here, when even not challenging since it was cold. But we could use some rain too. Btw. I saw that my crocuses are in full bloom already. Crazy warm weather.
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Yep. Any daffodils yet? We’ve a couple tentatively exploring the outside
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Wow, crazy! No, at least not blooming yet. However, they have already been surfacing.
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I love when perennials begin to peep!!
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Ah, yes, that is when I percieve the new life everywhere and in myself.
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It never ceases to amaze me how a ton of shingle disappears in no time at all!
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I know! The current path is about a foot deep these days!
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Beautiful. I love those sweeping beds. They will look great.
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When we get the colour right they will be perfect!
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Always a bar worth shooting for.
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I see that you are channelling Capability Brown
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V kind. I could do with his staff though
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Green grass, what a sight for winter-weary eyes.
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We could do with a splash of rain, but that may seen a touch greedy!
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Haha!!
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Wonderful patch you have there! 🙂
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It’s not bad. We are very aware that having a London park as our back garden makes us very fortunate
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Beautiful garden, Geoff. We laid a large patio last year, creating the paths is this years project 👌. KL ❤️
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It never stops. Enjoy!
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Splendid design work in readiness for the burgeoning blooms
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It should be a plus when it’s finished
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Your garden is lovely at any time of year. And nice to see Mr. (or Ms.) Fox again!
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Mr fox. Not sure if it’s the same or a offspring
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No problem – magnificent animal!
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Lots of planning, and a ton of hard work… but it really is beautiful. It looks so serene. Hugs.
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It’s pretty dormant after the frosts..
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Looks like you’ve demolished your garden or perhaps that was the house? I guess that’s the trouble with an English garden and the seasonality there. However, we are no shining role models of good gardening even by low antipodean standards. Geoff and the lawn mower seem to be having a stand off and the back lawn will soon be covering the washing line.
Best wishes,
Ro
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I have the luxury of my retirement hours permitting access all areas as and when I want.
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Everything always looks smashing in Spring. Your garden is amazing.
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It’s a constant though loveable work in progress
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