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14-05-2009, 08:59 PM   #1

Garden pics - lots of!!


Have spent a good few hours trying to put my plan in my head into reality. I'm getting there slowly.

This is the herbaceous border at the gate. On the left is a hydrangea bush. You can see the crocosmia just beginning to peek up. Also in the border are geranium, campanula, poppies, cornflower and a new rose bush which shoud climb over the fence.

Thought I'd try the potatoes in a bag idea

The New Zealand flax

OH got me this to turn into a water butt. Just trying to decide best way to get the top off without destroying it.

Little japanese Maple is coming into leaf nicely

Kilmarnock Willow is looking really healthy just now

OH bought me the planters a few months ago, got the plants for them at the weekend and planted them up.

Little seating area - the tank is going to be surrounded by trellis and the planters at the side have sweet pea, clematis and morning glory planted in them

Azalea just starting to flower

New shrub border created two years ago, starting to look a bit better. Planted loads of nigella and sweet william in here.

Border created last year - still has a way to go but is filling up nicely

Willow screening and new beech hedge that I planted up week or so ago. There will eventually be a small deck here as it is a real sun trap. Still to straighten out trellis but you get the idea.


Lastly - this is the bit of field OH has 'donated' to me for my chicken shen and run. Needs to be cleared up and levelled a bit so that will keep me busy!


If only there were more gardening hours in the day



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14-05-2009, 09:05 PM   #2

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


You have been busy CM, the garden is coming along nicely

What magnificent views you have too!



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14-05-2009, 09:07 PM   #3

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


Looks really lovely, do like the willow and those planters are really nice......looks like your tatties are coming up nicely too...Looking forward to seeing your chooks...



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14-05-2009, 09:07 PM   #4

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


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You have been busy CM, the garden is coming along nicely

What magnificent views you have too!
Thanks Mags, I am very lucky to live here the view is spectacular.



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14-05-2009, 09:08 PM   #5

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


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Looks really lovely, do like the willow and those planters are really nice......looks like your tatties are coming up nicely too...Looking forward to seeing your chooks...
Thanks Moli - I am really excited about my chooks - cannot wait.



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14-05-2009, 09:36 PM   #6

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


How lovely I will not be jealous, I will not be jealous



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14-05-2009, 10:02 PM   #7

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


What a lot of work you've put into that, and it's shaping up so nicely! Love that willow, and like the idea of the little sitting area. The chicken run should be really nice for them. I am envious of those healthy looking potatoes...mine in a pot is terribly leggy!! You do have such spectacular scenery there. Thanks for sharing those pics, I love to see other peoples gardens.



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14-05-2009, 10:04 PM   #8

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


I could give up eating and live off your views..... coming on really really well.....spectacular even. As always a nice envious of your "space"



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14-05-2009, 10:15 PM   #9

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


How wonderful, it all looks fab! I am so jealous!



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14-05-2009, 11:15 PM   #10

Re: Garden pics - lots of!!


WOW your garden looks fantastic CM, it looks like you have been very busy in the garden, your plants and shrubs all look to be in good shape, I just love that Willow .
The views that you have around you are stunning, would you like three lodgers for the summer Me, Maxi and Maisy I promise that we will behave



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