Oh dear I've neglected my blog but we have been very busy in the garden and there are only about 30 plants left to plant out.
Most of the flowers I have grown from seed on window sills.
This rose is the grand daughter of a rose my daughter gave me for Mothers Day 2012. Dh took 4 cuttings, which we took to Suffolk. All flourished and grew, we gave 2 away, planted 2 in our garden there and then when we moved, Dh took a cutting and here it is blooming and growing, its scent is heavenly just like Turkish Delight! Sorry I can't remember the name.
And we have figs, 12 altogether I want to make some little bags from mesh to keep the squirrels off!
All the lupins have been amazing and all grown from seed.. I have some sown already for planting out in the autumn, for next year!
One of the climbing roses and this one has a clematis with it. Taking out the old hedge and putting in a fence was a very good idea.
Two years ago
And now the shrubs are all flourishing and beginning to flower. I only bought shrubs that would flowers.
I have pots all over the patio, and all are now beginning to show their worth and the buds have started to open.
This year we will have colour and that makes me so happy.
Where else can you have such happiness?
Translated ... 'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.'
Audrey Hepburn,
Chrisxx
16 comments:
Beautiful garden, I love flowers and colour! I'm very envious of your lupins, all the ones I plant here just die!
Your hard work has certainly paid off. The garden looks beautiful. I am liking my seating area. Listening to the birds is very relaxing.
Your garden is rewarding all your hard work. It looks lovely.
Your garden is looking lovely Chris, worth all the effort that you and Mike put into it. Love the bench too, just right for sitting and reading a good book xx
Your garden is beautiful and I can see why it's your happy place. I love the bench!
Your garden looks delightful!
I really enjoy seeing your garden and how your hard work is paying back in multiple flowers and shrubs. Beautiful. We are still have way below average temps and I have missed seeing so many early bloomers out and about as I have not been able to walk or bike in the rains and strong wind. Spring has just passed by as cold weather. Seeing yours is so cheering. Thank you.
Life just has to be taken care of sometimes... Glad you are back with such a nice post.
What a lovely garden. So pretty!
Your garden is looking wonderful, Chris. How lovely that the rose your daughter bought you has given pleasure to other people with the cuttings and you still have a beautiful plant for yourself. The bench looks fantastic and a perfect place to sit and enjoy the fruits of all your hard work. Enjoy the Summer sitting in your garden.
You have created an oasis with your garden. It took a lot of work, but so worth it.
Your garden looks beautiful and I love the bench.
Your garden looks beautiful. Hard work pays off. :)
I just showed these to my husband, bragging on you! It's just beautiful a perfect space. Well done!
Beautiful garden! And you have figs! Delicious!
Your garden is looking lovely and I enjoyed the words from Audrey Hepburn.
All the best Jan
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