Mark56 - glad you are enjoying your gardening despite your difficulties- my knees are a killer but have found a great knee stool - the back of my sons old computer chair - arched well for legs and has 2 handles to lift myself up with - crikey sound like an old codger but hey ho !
I only started proper gardening about 4 years ago - all down to 1 fabulous Hosta given by a dear friend !
Still not a proper gardener til I get my home made compost on the boarder - think I deserve a badge !!
Sheps - have to say thank you to you - loved the colour on your raised beds - this is what you inspired - thank you
Epic garden Doghouse. Love the Japanese theme. I lived just outside Kyoto for many years and used to love visiting the zen gardens. Tea house looks great.
I'm a wildlife gardener primarily. This year, lm most proud of my 'bee patch' a small area dedicated to attracting bees and in which I planted sunflowers, foxgloves, borage and fennel. The borage took over somewhat, but that's ok. The area is constantly buzzing with bees. I also installed pond number 4 - my favourite. I plan to let it overgrow and will enjoy watching its to succession into a bog garden.
Most proud of my new insect hotel. I saw a number of insect hotels online and wanted one, but my partner thought they looked ugly. I got her to agree with the caveat that l make it aesthetically pleasing. Judge for yourself, but l think it's beautiful and most importantly, so do the bugs!
Your post made me laugh/groan with empathy aym I feel the same about my garden this year - last year it was almost exactly how I wanted it but now it doesn't quite look right
I'm a bug gardener too and am very proud of my collection. Had honeybees in the chimney since last year and a bumblebee nest in the hedgehog box. With my rudimentary bee IDing I discovered five bumble types in one day in June
Thanks for the kind words everyone, normally I get some ribbing over the raised beds, so pleased you all still like them.
Hi Tray14, I new some good would come of my colour choice, your fence looks great!!! and so does the space, must be great to sit out there on a warm summers evening.
Just to echo everyone else, your Insect hotel is amazing, Thh...and by far the best I have seen, must be absolutely full of bugs.
One small thing I'm pleased with is a hosta which I put in a pot and stood in part of the front garden where I've never seen any slugs or snails. Lo and behold 2 months later it's grown lovely and has a white flower at the mo. Leaves are intact and lots of new growth from the centre. I've now bought a dahlia and potted it up next to the hosta. I've never managed to grow either of these for very long out in the back before their leaves were munched down to the midrib. My neighbours peer at them in awe !
On a sad note, my Mum died in March and for a couple of months I just couldn't face doing my garden (spent time sorting Mums out before we could sell her flat). Come June I decided to just get the front looking summery and maintain it, which I've done. It's done me a lot of good focusing on the front garden because neighbours pass by and stop for a chat to cheer me up, much better than working in isolation in the back. The back garden is now my Autumn project, clearing, pruning etc ready for spring. I'm proud of myself for managing even this amount of gardening during what has been a difficult summer.
Gardening is a wonderful therapy EM and yes you should be proud of your achievement with the front garden as well as sorting out all the things that have made you feel sad. Focusing on the garden has helped you - it is a great healer, not only planning, physical and mental activity is great for the soul.
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Mark56 - glad you are enjoying your gardening despite your difficulties- my knees are a killer but have found a great knee stool - the back of my sons old computer chair - arched well for legs and has 2 handles to lift myself up with - crikey sound like an old codger but hey ho !
I only started proper gardening about 4 years ago - all down to 1 fabulous Hosta given by a dear friend !
Still not a proper gardener til I get my home made compost on the boarder - think I deserve a badge !!
Sheps - have to say thank you to you - loved the colour on your raised beds - this is what you inspired - thank you
Epic garden Doghouse. Love the Japanese theme. I lived just outside Kyoto for many years and used to love visiting the zen gardens. Tea house looks great.
I'm a wildlife gardener primarily. This year, lm most proud of my 'bee patch' a small area dedicated to attracting bees and in which I planted sunflowers, foxgloves, borage and fennel. The borage took over somewhat, but that's ok. The area is constantly buzzing with bees. I also installed pond number 4 - my favourite. I plan to let it overgrow and will enjoy watching its to succession into a bog garden.
Most proud of my new insect hotel. I saw a number of insect hotels online and wanted one, but my partner thought they looked ugly. I got her to agree with the caveat that l make it aesthetically pleasing. Judge for yourself, but l think it's beautiful and most importantly, so do the bugs!
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That insect hotel is amazing!!! What a beautiful thing. It must be really interesting seeing what goes in and comes out.
What a nice thread
Your post made me laugh/groan with empathy aym
I feel the same about my garden this year - last year it was almost exactly how I wanted it but now it doesn't quite look right
I'm a bug gardener too and am very proud of my collection. Had honeybees in the chimney since last year and a bumblebee nest in the hedgehog box. With my rudimentary bee IDing I discovered five bumble types in one day in June
Love the insect hotel
Insect hotel is amazing ??
Thanks for the kind words everyone, normally I get some ribbing over the raised beds, so pleased you all still like them.
Hi Tray14, I new some good would come of my colour choice, your fence looks great!!! and so does the space, must be great to sit out there on a warm summers evening.
Just to echo everyone else, your Insect hotel is amazing, Thh...and by far the best I have seen, must be absolutely full of bugs.
Sheps...
One small thing I'm pleased with is a hosta which I put in a pot and stood in part of the front garden where I've never seen any slugs or snails. Lo and behold 2 months later it's grown lovely and has a white flower at the mo. Leaves are intact and lots of new growth from the centre. I've now bought a dahlia and potted it up next to the hosta. I've never managed to grow either of these for very long out in the back before their leaves were munched down to the midrib. My neighbours peer at them in awe !
On a sad note, my Mum died in March and for a couple of months I just couldn't face doing my garden (spent time sorting Mums out before we could sell her flat). Come June I decided to just get the front looking summery and maintain it, which I've done. It's done me a lot of good focusing on the front garden because neighbours pass by and stop for a chat to cheer me up, much better than working in isolation in the back. The back garden is now my Autumn project, clearing, pruning etc ready for spring. I'm proud of myself for managing even this amount of gardening during what has been a difficult summer.
EM - I'm sorry to hear about your Mum - you should be proud of the way you have managed - I'm sure your Mum would be proud of you x
Gardening is a wonderful therapy EM and yes you should be proud of your achievement with the front garden as well as sorting out all the things that have made you feel sad. Focusing on the garden has helped you - it is a great healer, not only planning, physical and mental activity is great for the soul.