tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post412990028076969670..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Come into the garden - part 1Sue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64798998428126772142015-05-25T17:32:02.136+00:002015-05-25T17:32:02.136+00:00The change in height was brought about by necessit...The change in height was brought about by necessity LisaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-55439603348618376032015-05-25T11:40:03.394+00:002015-05-25T11:40:03.394+00:00Simply gorgeous. So much interest with the change ...Simply gorgeous. So much interest with the change in height and change in materials for the paths. I bet it seems larger than one would expect it to feel. The summer house is sweet. It looks inviting.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68521597011448792432015-05-20T08:51:07.637+00:002015-05-20T08:51:07.637+00:00Thank you for the lovely comments Shirley, I think...Thank you for the lovely comments Shirley, I think you are right about the blackbirds, Unfortunately the lid is very shallow and mostly pebbles and so it wouldn't be possible to pop stick in and they would probably be collected by something as nesting material. anyway :)Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-71619791418300760702015-05-19T12:50:12.898+00:002015-05-19T12:50:12.898+00:00I agree with many of your comments above, Sue and ...I agree with many of your comments above, Sue and do like your garden a lot! You’ve so many different features in your space with so very many viewpoints to stop and catch your eye. It’s great to see border layouts to get a better picture of plantings. There is so much to like in your garden and I’m sure you both enjoy sitting in your summer house after a long day (filming) at the plot ;-)<br /><br />Shame about your living lid (great idea btw) and I do suspect Blackbirds to be the trouble makers after seeing them wreck a large border planting of Sempervivum’s planted in gravel many years ago. I tried chicken wire and failed to halt the carnage. Could you not try a temporary pea stick idea as you use on your plot so they get established? If the sticks were short it might not be so distracting perhaps.<br />Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83363121876634204612015-05-17T21:58:13.213+00:002015-05-17T21:58:13.213+00:00I've never been to Millrace, L Glad that you e...I've never been to Millrace, L Glad that you enjoyed your virtual visit of my patch.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-77630690043580440282015-05-17T20:29:52.251+00:002015-05-17T20:29:52.251+00:00Thanks for the tour. I love looking round other p...Thanks for the tour. I love looking round other people's gardens. Went to Millrace Garden in Garforth this week and of course watching Chelsea. Ideal for copying good ideas.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88417965583727509192015-05-17T10:56:28.234+00:002015-05-17T10:56:28.234+00:00I'm intrigued as to what you imagined, Jayne. ...I'm intrigued as to what you imagined, Jayne. Is it smaller that you thought?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-10164464795064236242015-05-17T10:55:30.326+00:002015-05-17T10:55:30.326+00:00No planning Margaret - well not formally as a whol...No planning Margaret - well not formally as a whole. We just concentrated on each bit and added features as we went along and changed the shape of beds. The garden has changed over the years - maybe that's another post although much would be predigital and not often photographed,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-50604170605325831712015-05-17T10:50:44.509+00:002015-05-17T10:50:44.509+00:00I could have predicted that you would say dig up t...I could have predicted that you would say dig up the grass, Mark - we did think of it once for all of 10 minutes but we like grass and think it sets off the plants, It has shrunk over the years though.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-44805357263362763272015-05-17T10:48:58.669+00:002015-05-17T10:48:58.669+00:00There are fish, Aga all bought as little babies,There are fish, Aga all bought as little babies,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60822711702004263502015-05-17T10:47:53.733+00:002015-05-17T10:47:53.733+00:00All the pots on the edge of the pond are hostas, C...All the pots on the edge of the pond are hostas, CJ. This year we are trying our best to control the slugs and snails with nematodes and a spray that is supposed the deter themSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90100424494624448782015-05-17T10:45:51.462+00:002015-05-17T10:45:51.462+00:00We have lived here almost 40 years, Dina although ...We have lived here almost 40 years, Dina although the garden has undergone many changes in that time.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-72497242441035344012015-05-17T10:44:42.701+00:002015-05-17T10:44:42.701+00:00Thank you NadezdaThank you NadezdaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9477322103979539952015-05-17T10:44:23.200+00:002015-05-17T10:44:23.200+00:00Beware the birds uprooting succulents, Leanan - we...Beware the birds uprooting succulents, Leanan - we have had to net oursSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78045150410756385152015-05-17T10:43:03.377+00:002015-05-17T10:43:03.377+00:00Our pond being raised isn;t on a natural spot, Jes...Our pond being raised isn;t on a natural spot, Jessica but the garden slopes up from the house which made finding a natural spot with sunlight a problem. We can become very distracted watching the fishSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11576101102108790622015-05-17T10:41:06.320+00:002015-05-17T10:41:06.320+00:00You can, Daphne - as I said above it is a pity tha...You can, Daphne - as I said above it is a pity that I won't be able to show the rest of the garden from above,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78021325074390713072015-05-17T10:40:06.180+00:002015-05-17T10:40:06.180+00:00It's the only part really visible from an upst...It's the only part really visible from an upstairs window, Elaine. Tree and buildings hide the rest.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-18640061961288681422015-05-16T19:29:10.952+00:002015-05-16T19:29:10.952+00:00Not at all how I imagined it :-} It's lovely...Not at all how I imagined it :-} It's lovely and shows how much work you have both put in over the years.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-48488394302535507782015-05-16T18:48:42.786+00:002015-05-16T18:48:42.786+00:00What a gorgeous layout - so many different feature...What a gorgeous layout - so many different features. Are you sure it wasn't planned? I don't think you could have done a better job, even if it was!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-74233250438615918292015-05-16T11:03:29.299+00:002015-05-16T11:03:29.299+00:00This is a great way to showcase your garden! Every...This is a great way to showcase your garden! Everything looks really well maintained. If it were me, I'd get rid of the lawn though! :)Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57463311253367549782015-05-15T22:55:49.083+00:002015-05-15T22:55:49.083+00:00It's lovely to see your garden! The pond is hu...It's lovely to see your garden! The pond is huge! And I see there are some fish living there, exciting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-12323991854679366082015-05-15T20:42:07.743+00:002015-05-15T20:42:07.743+00:00It's such a lovely garden, I especially like t...It's such a lovely garden, I especially like the summer house and the pond, it's a really good size. The big terracotta pot is very nice too, is that a hosta I spy in there? I do hope the snails haven't got to it yet. Mine is in shreds. The willow screen is a great backdrop for everything.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-40724531777422413932015-05-15T19:18:32.349+00:002015-05-15T19:18:32.349+00:00I did enjoy seeing the the plans, I always like to...I did enjoy seeing the the plans, I always like to know the layout of a garden. Yours is lovely and I will look forward to seeing future posts on it. It is well established, the summer house is gorgeous, wish I had one! That palm is brilliant too and the living lid and pebble garden are fascinating.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36180514433787760492015-05-15T15:26:14.368+00:002015-05-15T15:26:14.368+00:00Your garden is cozy and well planed, Sue.
I love ...Your garden is cozy and well planed, Sue. <br />I love the trellis, summer house, the pond. I'd love to have pebble garden too.<br />Happy GBBD!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-28386300042886446692015-05-15T13:17:18.315+00:002015-05-15T13:17:18.315+00:00Maybe your garden isn't as big as you'd lo...Maybe your garden isn't as big as you'd love it to be but it's still a little oasis. I love your pebble garden. I kinda got a few new ideas for my succulents now :D--Ana--https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065067119159738087noreply@blogger.com