Hi Obelixx, it's actually next Sunday, 28th, but I have been baking all day today & freezing stuff, although at the moment have a Dundee cake in the oven that Delia says improves by leaving in a cake tin for a few days.
Still feeling apprehensive but actually there are some lovely bits that far outweigh the untidy bits - I hope. Now I am worried no-one will come - more cake for me though.
“Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
DD - we have just had our village Open Gardens. As ever, there were some truly stunning gardens and others which were - shall we say, less than perfect. Didn't matter - all owners were incredibly brave to open and show their gardens - warts and all. Some were inspirational - some made us feel a bit better about our own 'estates'.
Your garden is lovely. Displaying before and after shots is a great idea. If you already have them or you have the time to do them (not likely I know) you could also display or at least talk through some of your plans for future projects.
One of the gardens we visited this weekend was very much a 'work in progress' & the owners were most apologetic that it wasn't finished or perfect - but it was really, really interesting to see what had already been achieved and to hear their enthusiasm and to learn what they are planning to do. They said they had opened so people could do a 'before and after' if they open again in 2 years time.
Everyone visiting you will be gardeners (not garden critics) - so they will be as interested in the nuts and bolts of how you are transforming your plot as they will be in the final results.
A warm welcome for your guests and perhaps a glass of wine will make the weeds disappear - promise
Enjoy the day - hope the sun shines for you.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I'm sure your garden will be fine. I don't think people come and visit and look in every 'corner'. They didn't at Liz's did they?
A garden is what it is a personal view of cultivation be it flowers, roses, veg or fruit and that is what people will come to see and go away inspired.
I think it will be a perfect day - cakes sound good
DD I'm always amazed that people are willing to open their gardens and very grateful as we have been to some lovely gardens, either as part of the NGS or a village opening for a local charity. We always see new plants that we like and we have also found that the owners are very generous with the odd cutting. I'm sure your day will be a great success and your cakes greatly appreciated. Good luck.
Such encouragement - thank you all. I do hope all the people that visit think like everyone on here!
Forecast is good, cake and wine, fresh air, some pretty flowers and some pretty weeds too actually, what more can people ask for. Will keep you all posted.
“Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
Its gonna be grand DD We'll all be there in spirit ....best make more cake.
I've said it before, but I enjoy visiting real gardens (as opposed to manicured show pieces, maintained by an army of paid staff) the most. Thats what gives me the real inspiration. I like to think "i can do something like that" ....not "wonder how many gardeners or groundsmen work here". Your passion for your garden will shine through - its the most special part of it
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How did it go then? Lots of visitors and cake sales?
Hi Obelixx, it's actually next Sunday, 28th, but I have been baking all day today & freezing stuff, although at the moment have a Dundee cake in the oven that Delia says improves by leaving in a cake tin for a few days.
Still feeling apprehensive but actually there are some lovely bits that far outweigh the untidy bits - I hope. Now I am worried no-one will come - more cake for me though.
DD - we have just had our village Open Gardens. As ever, there were some truly stunning gardens and others which were - shall we say, less than perfect. Didn't matter - all owners were incredibly brave to open and show their gardens - warts and all. Some were inspirational - some made us feel a bit better about our own 'estates'.
Your garden is lovely. Displaying before and after shots is a great idea. If you already have them or you have the time to do them (not likely I know) you could also display or at least talk through some of your plans for future projects.
One of the gardens we visited this weekend was very much a 'work in progress' & the owners were most apologetic that it wasn't finished or perfect - but it was really, really interesting to see what had already been achieved and to hear their enthusiasm and to learn what they are planning to do. They said they had opened so people could do a 'before and after' if they open again in 2 years time.
Everyone visiting you will be gardeners (not garden critics) - so they will be as interested in the nuts and bolts of how you are transforming your plot as they will be in the final results.
A warm welcome for your guests and perhaps a glass of wine will make the weeds disappear - promise
Enjoy the day - hope the sun shines for you.
Hi DD
I'm sure your garden will be fine. I don't think people come and visit and look in every 'corner'. They didn't at Liz's did they?
A garden is what it is a personal view of cultivation be it flowers, roses, veg or fruit and that is what people will come to see and go away inspired.
I think it will be a perfect day - cakes sound good
It will all be fine just you wait and see
DD I'm always amazed that people are willing to open their gardens and very grateful as we have been to some lovely gardens, either as part of the NGS or a village opening for a local charity. We always see new plants that we like and we have also found that the owners are very generous with the odd cutting. I'm sure your day will be a great success and your cakes greatly appreciated. Good luck.
Such encouragement - thank you all.
I do hope all the people that visit think like everyone on here!
Forecast is good, cake and wine, fresh air, some pretty flowers and some pretty weeds too actually, what more can people ask for. Will keep you all posted.
You'll be fine DD. I'd visit if I wasn't so far away
In the sticks near Peterborough
Me too, and we all know I like to travel for a garden visit

I hope, nay know, you will have a lovely day
Its gonna be grand DD
We'll all be there in spirit ....best make more cake
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I've said it before, but I enjoy visiting real gardens (as opposed to manicured show pieces, maintained by an army of paid staff) the most. Thats what gives me the real inspiration. I like to think "i can do something like that" ....not "wonder how many gardeners or groundsmen work here". Your passion for your garden will shine through - its the most special part of it

