John H, I love the angles that you have created; they work very well. I can'y enlarge it, too techy for me, would love to see more pics of the veg area.
thank you for that information... I've just tried it and yes I can enlarge that, quite fun actually if rather messy, although no zooming in though, ... I think this was what another member called 'Blackest' was trying to tell us on another thread recently....
clarity is compromised a little, as you say, but I can see you have what looks like a small tree with flowers in a blue square pot... amongst others... I shall try this method again if need arises...
Hi Salino,
The shrub in the square pot you can see in picture 1 is a Rosemary (in fact it is 3 Rosemarys twined together to create a 1/2 standard) currently in flower. The other side of the patio there is a bay tree of similar size. In the third picture there are 3 trees: on the right is an apple with 3 varieties [Bramley Seeding, Cox's Orange Pippin, & James Grieve] the tree in the middle is a Cherry I planted in the Autumn of 2011 [loaded with Cherries this year] and the tree on the left is a Japanese Salix we bought at Chelsea in 1994.
artjak I will take a few more pics of the veg area and post later on today.
The new raised bed created yesterday with the slate effect walls [see pic 1] will shortly (planned for July) have a smalled semi-tirangular bed to compliment it on the opposite side of the garden to be used as a herb garden and then a new patio because ants have undermined the existing one & the slabs have sunk in places making it unsafe to walk on. When that's all done I'll post some more pics. John H
I'm glad to say that I have already found the solace from maintaining the garden is as much about the feeling that I am still doing something of value for my wife as for the benefits it gives me and our family. Seeing everything blossom again is like she is still here.
At first unsure about including these rather personal thoughts on this forum I then realised there might be others who can benefit from reading about the healing effects of gardening. I imagine this is what is behind the passionate enthusiasm for their work expressed by so many 'celebrity' gardeners. (Maybe this is one of the benefits of 'TV gardening' - this GW forum being another!)
On a more practical level I am about to attempt the demanding task ????????(fanfare!) of posting some more photos ????
180 snapdragon or begonia, bought as plugs, and destined for larger pots, beds and hanging baskets. ( Let's hope I don't tip them out of their pots once I've posted their pictures!)
So far so good. Now some Hostas doing well after a winter of neglect against a north facing wall. (So far no slugs)
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Yes, especially lonely on winter evenings, but I'm fine now.
I tried enlarging the picture as John said, and it worked. Looks as though there is a lovely new bed to plant.
Gorgeous tree peonies, incredible centres.
John, thats a nice looking garden! The lawn shape looks great, much better than a boring rectangle lawn. Thanks for posting photos.
John H, I love the angles that you have created; they work very well. I can'y enlarge it, too techy for me, would love to see more pics of the veg area.
Thanks Victoria I will tell H. It's made from an old green pained Arbour that was at Mum's and a few floor boards "found in the garage".
Fred, have enjoyed looking at your garden.
S lass, Peony is lovely, mine is just opening.
Busy-Lizzie can understand why you love your beautiful garden so much.
Hi Salino,
The shrub in the square pot you can see in picture 1 is a Rosemary (in fact it is 3 Rosemarys twined together to create a 1/2 standard) currently in flower. The other side of the patio there is a bay tree of similar size. In the third picture there are 3 trees: on the right is an apple with 3 varieties [Bramley Seeding, Cox's Orange Pippin, & James Grieve] the tree in the middle is a Cherry I planted in the Autumn of 2011 [loaded with Cherries this year] and the tree on the left is a Japanese Salix we bought at Chelsea in 1994.
artjak I will take a few more pics of the veg area and post later on today.
The new raised bed created yesterday with the slate effect walls [see pic 1] will shortly (planned for July) have a smalled semi-tirangular bed to compliment it on the opposite side of the garden to be used as a herb garden and then a new patio because ants have undermined the existing one & the slabs have sunk in places making it unsafe to walk on. When that's all done I'll post some more pics. John H
...I always fancied a 3 in one apple tree, and I do like James Grieve apples very much, you don't see enough of them...
look forward to some more photos in due course...
John your garden looks great. I love the look of a bed bready to be planted up- mind you I have everything growing in pots..
KEF you are lucky to have someone handy to make bits for you. The bride must give pleasure when blooming.
Birdy I love the way the blooms hang down on the whisteria- I held my laptop upside down to look at it!
Shropshire Lass what a vibrant colour.I love peonies but don't have any.
BusyLizzie - thanks for those thoughts.
I'm glad to say that I have already found the solace from maintaining the garden is as much about the feeling that I am still doing something of value for my wife as for the benefits it gives me and our family. Seeing everything blossom again is like she is still here.
At first unsure about including these rather personal thoughts on this forum I then realised there might be others who can benefit from reading about the healing effects of gardening. I imagine this is what is behind the passionate enthusiasm for their work expressed by so many 'celebrity' gardeners. (Maybe this is one of the benefits of 'TV gardening' - this GW forum being another!)
On a more practical level I am about to attempt the demanding task ????????(fanfare!) of posting some more photos ????
180 snapdragon or begonia, bought as plugs, and destined for larger pots, beds and hanging baskets. ( Let's hope I don't tip them out of their pots once I've posted their pictures!)
So far so good. Now some Hostas doing well after a winter of neglect against a north facing wall. (So far no slugs)
Phew!
Now will they post? Here goes!