Are you sitting comfortably? I want to share something with you. Its not a sob story
Seven years ago, several major things happened - my husband died, my garden doubled in size and a tree fell onto the greenhouse. It all got a bit too much to handle and, for most of the time, I stepped back and let the garden grow out of control. In fact, there are some little corners of the garden - like where the GH was, that I've hardly set foot in for years.
This also explains why I joined the Vine in 2006 but didn't post on here until about 18 months ago - I fell out of love with gardening
Thanks to the Grapevine and all you lovely Grapes, I want my garden back. I'm jealous of your plots and all the things you grow and cook. You've given me the kick up the rear end that I needed and this year - I'm grabbing this garden by the throat and giving it a good shake. By the end of the year it will be unrecognisable - I promise
Today, I hacked my way into the site of the greenhouse and picked up some more broken glass. This is how it looks
If you'll indulge me. I'll post a few progress reports, much as those of you with allotments do, as today, I really do feel as if I'm taking on a new untended plot.
Thanks for listening
Seven years ago, several major things happened - my husband died, my garden doubled in size and a tree fell onto the greenhouse. It all got a bit too much to handle and, for most of the time, I stepped back and let the garden grow out of control. In fact, there are some little corners of the garden - like where the GH was, that I've hardly set foot in for years.
This also explains why I joined the Vine in 2006 but didn't post on here until about 18 months ago - I fell out of love with gardening
Thanks to the Grapevine and all you lovely Grapes, I want my garden back. I'm jealous of your plots and all the things you grow and cook. You've given me the kick up the rear end that I needed and this year - I'm grabbing this garden by the throat and giving it a good shake. By the end of the year it will be unrecognisable - I promise
Today, I hacked my way into the site of the greenhouse and picked up some more broken glass. This is how it looks
If you'll indulge me. I'll post a few progress reports, much as those of you with allotments do, as today, I really do feel as if I'm taking on a new untended plot.
Thanks for listening
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