This is the time of year when I can see the bare bones of my garden and I relish it. The two areas of lawn, with beds around them, are based on ellipses with a path winding through to the far end of the garden, but once everything grows up in May and June, it becomes harder to see these shapes. I like, too, that I can see the brick of the walls that surround the whole garden and the curved lines of the climbing roses trained onto them, before they become hidden behind foliage. Shrubs and trees without their leaves have a bare beauty about them and are easier to assess for how much cutting back they might need once they have flowered.
That’s an inspiring read Susy - I love to see the garden waking up and then decide what to move, what new plants to add etc. it’s a ‘new’ garden and I’ve spent two years trying to bring it to life - it’s definitely on the way now thankfully.
Hi there Sue, gardening in Italy will, I imagine, be very different from here! Different rewards and challenges I should think. I don't know if you're aware but I used to open my garden in Hampshire for the Yellow Book, but that was half an acre and really interesting because it was based around the old railway station where we lived at that time. I have considered opening here, but never feel my garden is good enough or unusual/interesting enough. I may change my mind at some point...Thanks, as always, for your interest
So fascinating and inspiring! I love gardening and shaping areas and am looking forward to do a lot more in our small place in Italy when my husband retires later this Summer. Just wonder… gab you ever considered having an ‘Open Garden Day’ with your beautiful outdoor space?!🤗. I’m sure you would have lots of interested ladies kern to learn from you planting! Have a lovely weekend 🌷🌸
That’s an inspiring read Susy - I love to see the garden waking up and then decide what to move, what new plants to add etc. it’s a ‘new’ garden and I’ve spent two years trying to bring it to life - it’s definitely on the way now thankfully.
Hi there Sue, gardening in Italy will, I imagine, be very different from here! Different rewards and challenges I should think. I don't know if you're aware but I used to open my garden in Hampshire for the Yellow Book, but that was half an acre and really interesting because it was based around the old railway station where we lived at that time. I have considered opening here, but never feel my garden is good enough or unusual/interesting enough. I may change my mind at some point...Thanks, as always, for your interest
So fascinating and inspiring! I love gardening and shaping areas and am looking forward to do a lot more in our small place in Italy when my husband retires later this Summer. Just wonder… gab you ever considered having an ‘Open Garden Day’ with your beautiful outdoor space?!🤗. I’m sure you would have lots of interested ladies kern to learn from you planting! Have a lovely weekend 🌷🌸
Lots of good ideas. Where has the writing shed gone? And is the green oak bench what was the dining table? Good recycling!