The Garden


I'm not buying any more plants from today
That's a promise I intend to keep for myself .
The cleared areas in the cottage garden beyond the kitchen wall have been filled with rubekia, hydrangea, lavender and yellow achillea
I can afford no more.
The honeysuckle and trellis for the side of the shed will have to wait
Mary is chasing bees as sweet William used to do and Albert is watching me clean the garden umbrella with half shuttered uninterested eyes.
Mrs Trellis has given the garden her approval as she passed with Blue
" I understand your sister is to thank for the considerable improvement !" She said wryly
Word gets around

50 comments:

  1. in a small village, it's hard to keep things private. it's a lovely spot, john.

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  2. Worth every penny x

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  3. Mrs Trellis not "for the side of the shed". She is for the bed chamber.

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  4. I spot a chair in the corner ...perfect for a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Save it for me ....

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  5. The garden looks great. The trellis can be next summers project.

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  6. Your garden looks lovely! Many of the plants you have are good candidates for dividing.

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  7. I love, love, love! your garden.
    Total inspo.

    XOXO

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  8. Good time to take lavender cuttings, if you can be arsed.

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  9. That's village life for you. Trouble is they don't always get it right.

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  10. Your garden is so beautiful.

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  11. The perfect little oasis for your morning cup of coffee or tea, maybe a muffin or even breakfast on your own or with a "friend!" Hmmm! What a lovely little Eden you have created out your back door!

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  12. there is a time to work in the garden and then a time to just be......

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  13. Your sister deserves all the kudos she gets!

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  14. Welcome to stardom, fans everywhere. The whole town knows all.

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  15. Nobody got a honeysuckle you can take a couple of cuttings off, they root easy.

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  16. I keep saying that I’m not going to buy anymore plants and then I buy another one 🤣 Supermarkets often have plants for a £1 at the end of the season or if they look straggly . My friend bought a potato plant from Tesco for £1 and it’s amazing ..... flowering all over a wall and looks beautiful. Have a look next time you are in the supermarket.
    Your sister did a really good job in your garden but, I think you deserve a bit of praise as well !!! XXXX

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    1. I've stamped my own take on the garden which was designed by my ex.....I feel I have made my own mark on it

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  17. It looks lovely ... but I think as gardeners we just know that although we say that's it, and even mean it at the time there's always the space and the available couple of pounds at the garden centre or supermarket for that extra plant.

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    1. I am definitely guilty here. Plants and books do it to me every time.

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    2. The planting is almost complete , just some bright bedding plants for the patio, ( at least they are cheap)

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  18. Can't you take honeysuckle cuttings from the one over your front door, where the sparrows roost? I think they root easily, worth a try and free. Then pick up a trellis in the early fall when all the garden centers have big sales.

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    1. I'd like a different one as a cutting from my front door honeysuckle covered the garden gate arch

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  19. Just nip a bit off of friendly people's plants as you pass and pop in water and you'll have free ones John x

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  20. Barbara Anne4:04 pm

    I also suggest rooting cuttings of the plants you want. Also you might be able to find a trellis some else no long wants. That's how we got ours.

    Enjoy the lovely views you see from your doors and windows! Don't you wonder if Winnie, Mary, Dorothy, and Albert notice the amazing fragrance of honeysuckle?

    Waving back at Mrs. Trellis!

    Hugs!

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    1. I caught Winnie sniffing inside a large poppy once

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  21. Do animals ever learn? Last time our cat caught a bee one of her front paws was double-size for a week.

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    1. No. William suffered a few stings in his time

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  22. Your Country Garden ? looks lovely and somewhat wild and very happy.
    parsnip

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  23. Anonymous4:36 pm

    Lovely garden especially with the gravel paths to show the flowers and shrubs at their best.
    No more plants? Yeah right...... until you spy that new thing/little bargain, couple of quid, gotta have it.
    We all do it and why not....
    Brings a lot of pleasure to oneself and the wildlife and is good for your wellbeing.
    Tess xx

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  24. What a pretty spot... all we have it the balcony to load up with plants...Hugs from SF!!

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  25. I assume locals read the blog.

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  26. A garden is never finished.
    Sit back and relax.
    Enjoy it.

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  27. Could we have a question/ answer session with Mrs Trellis? We need to know more about her..an in depth interview.

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    1. Lol
      I will give you a few snippets
      She is a widow
      An ex midwife
      Devout churchgoer and piano student

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  28. Your garden is beautiful! I would love to sit out there early in the morning and hear the breeze gently blowing the leaves and smell the lovely scents of the flowers. Heavenly!

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  29. the perfect garden for the perfect cottage.

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  31. What a lovely garden to come home to John.

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  32. So beautiful. I'd spend every spare minute out there. You remember spare minutes, don't you?

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  33. A peaceful garden.

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