Thursday 2 June 2011

On my mind - my garden

This post is part of the  Friday photo feature by  Rhonda Jean at http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/.  The idea is to post a photo, every Friday, which illustrates something that you are thinking about today.
 
Today I am thinking about my garden.
 

It'll be time to prune this clematis soon and I don't want to miss the opportunity again, this year.  I feel quite overwhelmed by the garden at the minute, but I have big plans for the future.  After August I'll have much more time to spend in here and I'm going to completely overhaul it.  I have plans for a soft fruit garden as well as raised beds for vegetables and extending the' herb garden'.  I need to make as much use of the space as possible, so I'll be growing tomatoes in baskets on the fences and I'm researching what will grow in the semi-shaded spot at the side of the house.  The weeds grow pretty well here, so I'm sure there must be some vegetables that will!

I've grown a few vegetables in previous years but I want to expand this so I'm growing a sizeable amount of what I eat.  I fell quite excited at the prospect of finally getting it all under control and productive.  If only I could have chickens as well!
 
 

10 comments:

  1. You sound like you have some wonderful plans . I wish you well. Kate

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  2. What a beautiful Clematis, Denise, I love my garden as well so I can understand where you are coming from. Take care,

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  3. I dream of chickens and raised beds someday too!

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  4. Just found your blog and love it!!
    On a similar journey myself, best wishes, Helen

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  5. Thanks for everyone's comments. I'm quite excited at the challenge of turning the garden around. Helen - I'm so glad you've enjoyed reading my blog and I hope you'll stay around!

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  6. Good luck with the vegie growing. We grow quite a bit of ours and the taste is incomparable.

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  7. Hi Denise, Its me again, I am NOT a stalker, lol but I have been reading your blog from the beginning and really enjoyed it. I will be following your progress closely as I want to be able to go part-time in the next year or two. Best wishes
    Deb (www.primrosehappysnapper.blogspot.com

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  8. Lovely clematis. Have fun organising and starting your vege garden.

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  9. Hi Deb. Glad you enjoyed my blog so much you read it all. Please comment as much as you like! It's great to have some feedback.

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