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Overgrown Garden in France
D0rdogne_Damsel
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We bought a house in France in February and unfortunately were not able to move in until late April - by which time Spring had sprung and the garden had got a bit wild. It is well stocked and beautifully planned out, but with the super weather, rain and shine, it has definitely got away from me. If anyone fancies a weeks holiday in beautiful France, in a lovely converted barn, all rooms are ensuite, free food and wine, all I want in return is a bit of hard labour in returning flower beds to original glory and probably a lot of pruning, advice and plant identification, Failing that advice on here on where on earth to start!!!
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If I was younger and tougher I'd be on my way
In the sticks near Peterborough
Unfortunately, that is my problem too, I keep saying to my husband why is my back aching so much - he says because your fifty now!
Fifty!!! Nowt but a spring chicken m'lass - you're just not used to it - all you need is a hot bath and a glass of something alchofrolic at the end of the day
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Bonjour, fifty + myself and living in france.Where abouts are you? I have some free time and a change of scenery might be nice.
We are in between St Yrieix La Perche and Payzac (officially the Dordogne, but only just). Limoge is our nearest big town, about 45 mins north and Perigeux is about an hour south.Getting used to the fast pace of growth here is difficult, everything seems to double in size overnight, just when you think you are getting somewhere. Love being in the garden all day but seems to be such slow progress.
If I didn't have family and work I would be over on the next boat!!! Would love a gardening break in France with French wine, French bread and French brie on tap
We have another lady (Busy Lizzie) who also loves in France, I'll try and get her attention for you
I've put a link ti this thread in the Forkers thad for you, I know Lizzie's garden was quite overgrown when she moved in so may be able to offer some advice for you......I'm off to daydream of a gardening holiday in France now
hello again, let me know if you would like a hand. Not very experienced and learn most gardening tips from the internet but enjoy the "graft" of gardening.
I live in Béziers in the Languedoc but wouldn't mind driving up for a few days for a change. Let me know via messages if you are interested.
Sounds great, if I didn't have family commitments I'd be there too. Look forward to 'work in progress' pics