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    Foolishness and Folly or Hardgraft and learning

    Well I've finally finished off the garden in my old flat today. In total i've weeded, cleared a briar at the back put in a flower bed pruned and made the sure everything looks presentable for the next tennants that move in.

    They should find some broccoli, poppies, spinich, rhubarb, leeks, lettuce, and strawberrys as a welcome

    Now some would say that because i didn't own the property my work is a waste of time. Personally i'd say that it's merely a way to develop my skills and hone my techniques.

    I'e attached a few photos so you can see the end result, it's a shame that i've not got any photos prior to any improvement

    so what do you guys think am i foolish or merely gaining experience?
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  • #2
    Gaining experience, obviously! And pleasure, excercise & mental well-being at the same time

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    • #3
      "because i didn't own the property my work is a waste of time"

      We rented which was intended to be for a year, but did veg and all sorts. Actually, it was 7 years before we were able to move on from there ... so you never know!
      K's Garden blog the story of the creation of our garden

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      • #4
        wow, i wish you'd lived in my house before me ........ i think it was lovely of you to make it so pretty

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Duronal View Post
          Now some would say that because i didn't own the property my work is a waste of time. Personally I'd say that it's merely a way to develop my skills and hone my techniques.
          I would say it's good Karma You know what they say "what goes around, comes around " so let's hope it comes around your way soon - good on ya
          A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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          • #6
            Definitely developing skills; don't forget to pot up any strawb runners to take with you.

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            • #7
              All good experience and it was very nice of you to make such an effort for the next people.
              pjh75

              We sow the seed, nature grows the seed, we eat the seed. (Neil, The Young Ones)

              http://producebypaula.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                It looks lovely - I hope they appreciate it!!
                Warning: I have a dangerous tendency to act like I know what I'm talking about.

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                • #9
                  I've always "done up" the gardens of the flats I've rented. Never got any thanks for it, either
                  All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                  • #10
                    Before when I rented I always tidied and 'improved' the garden, each one got a descendant of my grapevine! Don't know what the next people thought, but I enjoyed doing it, so ... I am enjoying being more settled though. Been here close on 4 years, so the garden is beginning to mature. I always thought, maybe if the next tenants moved into a garden with fruit and veg they might be tempted to 'have a go'. So spread the word!
                    I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
                    Now a little Shrinking Violet.

                    http://potagerplot.blogspot.com/

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                    • #11
                      No you're not foolish Duronal. You did a lovely job there and I'm sure you enjoyed doing it. That's the bit that counts.

                      From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

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                      • #12
                        Anything that improves the view from your house while you are there and adds to the local biodiversity has got to be worth doing. If you can pick yourself the odd bunch of flowers and dig up or pull something to eat too - it's win-win. You may have converted the next people too. Definitely worth doing!
                        Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

                        www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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