Watched it earlier this evening. Well done, two great gardens.
Only one thing I didn't like and that was the final photography when the camera whizzes round at all angles, too fast to see anything properly and not giving a good overall view.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Just watched the prog lads - very impressed with your hard graft! That's a tough shift when you have to remove the whole site and start again!
Both couples worked very hard, and stayed focused. I think that's one of the hardest things when you start from scratch.
You should all be really proud of what you achieved and I hope you get loads of pleasure seeing the gardens develop and grow. As others have said, keep updating us with photos - we have a dedicated thread for our garden pictures - Garden Gallery 2017, so take plenty
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks so much everyone!! It really means a lot that you loved the garden, and I honestly couldn’t have gotten to that stage without the help that I had on this forum.
Since the show, I've planted 200 bulbs of alliums, hyacinths, crocus, snowdrops, daffs etc. Monty said it was a good idea to fill up every gap I had with bulbs as they’ll put on a good show throughout early spring. I also really wanted the feeling of being enclosed in a sanctuary of greenery so I've put up 2 clematis and 2 climbing rose on my fence which I'm hoping will grow to cover fence! I need
There are still lots of jobs for me to do, as I’m not 100% happy with everything.
I need to add some more climbers to cover the other fence, fill my pond with plants, and choose some plants for the lawn section of my garden to hide the fence, shed and Leon’s shed!! I want to add some ferns, maybe bamboo, I could add an obelisk with sweetpea and clematis...perhaps even a small tree for birds to perch on. There are lots of options and choices to be made….
When Sairah and I started out, we were quite clueless on how to design a garden and we didn't know much about plants, or how to care for a garden. During the process we were really only limited by our imagination and knowledge, as we had the enthusiasm and dedication to create something truly for us. I really love our garden and I can’t wait to see what happens over the next few years!
I also have loads of bulbs - spring's a long time arriving in Scotland so it really helps. Like you, I have a lot of greenery, for the reason already mentioned. It makes a sanctuary though, as you rightly say, and so much better than looking at bare soil and fences.
'Lots of choices and options' - you're already sounding like a very seasoned gardener!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Pokhim. You'll find that you're taste changes over the years. I always liked just growing flowers. Now all the back garden is full of fruit and some veg. The front is like a cottage garden with fruit and veg.
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Just watched it.Loved both gardens, like to see follow ups.
Watched it earlier this evening. Well done, two great gardens.
Only one thing I didn't like and that was the final photography when the camera whizzes round at all angles, too fast to see anything properly and not giving a good overall view.
We said exactly the same Lizzie
Just watched the prog lads - very impressed with your hard graft! That's a tough shift when you have to remove the whole site and start again!
Both couples worked very hard, and stayed focused. I think that's one of the hardest things when you start from scratch.
You should all be really proud of what you achieved and I hope you get loads of pleasure seeing the gardens develop and grow. As others have said, keep updating us with photos - we have a dedicated thread for our garden pictures - Garden Gallery 2017, so take plenty
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've just watched, and loved both gardens and the amount of work you all put in.
Tariq, I loved your plant selection, would love to see lots of photo's.
Congratulations to you all and enjoy your gardens and hard graft for this year and many years to come.
Thanks so much everyone!! It really means a lot that you loved the garden, and I honestly couldn’t have gotten to that stage without the help that I had on this forum.
Since the show, I've planted 200 bulbs of alliums, hyacinths, crocus, snowdrops, daffs etc. Monty said it was a good idea to fill up every gap I had with bulbs as they’ll put on a good show throughout early spring. I also really wanted the feeling of being enclosed in a sanctuary of greenery so I've put up 2 clematis and 2 climbing rose on my fence which I'm hoping will grow to cover fence! I need
There are still lots of jobs for me to do, as I’m not 100% happy with everything.
I need to add some more climbers to cover the other fence, fill my pond with plants, and choose some plants for the lawn section of my garden to hide the fence, shed and Leon’s shed!! I want to add some ferns, maybe bamboo, I could add an obelisk with sweetpea and clematis...perhaps even a small tree for birds to perch on. There are lots of options and choices to be made….
When Sairah and I started out, we were quite clueless on how to design a garden and we didn't know much about plants, or how to care for a garden. During the process we were really only limited by our imagination and knowledge, as we had the enthusiasm and dedication to create something truly for us. I really love our garden and I can’t wait to see what happens over the next few years!
You have evidently caught the gardening bug
Long may it continue!!
That sounds wonderful! I can feel your enthusiasm just reading those lines. A sanctuary of greenery, what a lovely expression!
It's a very 'infectious' hobby too pokhim!
I also have loads of bulbs - spring's a long time arriving in Scotland so it really helps. Like you, I have a lot of greenery, for the reason already mentioned. It makes a sanctuary though, as you rightly say, and so much better than looking at bare soil and fences.
'Lots of choices and options' - you're already sounding like a very seasoned gardener!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Pokhim. You'll find that you're taste changes over the years. I always liked just growing flowers. Now all the back garden is full of fruit and some veg. The front is like a cottage garden with fruit and veg.