This was one of the original borders that had been in place since my childhood. The backing to the border was a line of different shrubs, most of which were still in place when I gave up the garden in 2005. It was north facing, the ever maturing shrubs made some its depth very shady, but this gave many new planing opportunities to me.
The darker 'blob' on the right hand side in the distance is one of two yews that Phil planted in the early 1990s. It was to be 10 years until the two met and joined to form an archway.
This border ran the length of the back lawn, from nearby the garage to the greenhouse in the distance. This greenhouse was the one that Arthur built in the 1930s. The aluminium and glass had been replaced but the brick base and concrete interior was exactly the same...it was my favourite greenhouse.
Again on the right hand side the Yew border is not even dug and the tiny yew trees are lost in the greenness, only the white of the paving slabs used to hold back the soil where the sandstone was taken give me any idea of what beauty was to come.
You can read the story of our transformation in The Haphazard Gardener. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781764131
You can read the story of our transformation in The Haphazard Gardener. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781764131
Oh happy days....
Hi Penelope, long time now hear/see...great to have this in my inbox today. Lovely photos and enjoyed reading - as always. Keep in touch, missed you. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, thanks very much ...glad you enjoy the posts.
DeleteI love old greenhouses. Whenever we visit a garden I can't resist having a look inside if I'm allowed anywhere near.
ReplyDeleteMe too, especially the old ones.
DeleteLoving the photos and the information Penelope. Love to see more of you here, not that I can talk but now I have a new computer I shall try, though still awaiting my three operations on my shoulder and collar bone so cannot do too much and so have tried to get on with some writing - slow process - whilst waiting for dates. Apparently any time in the next 6 months!! I fell down the stairs Boxing Day so I guess I shall still be suffering this year too. Anyway, just popping in to say hello and not forgotten you.:)
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, Thanks for dropping by...sorry that you are still suffering after all this time. Keep me informed of your progress. I will be back to posting more often fairly soon, it has been a difficult few months. I am glad that you enjoy the blog. Take good care.
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