Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Wordless Weedless Wednesday

Wanted to show some of the fruits of mainly Jo and my labour. Jo does the bulk of the work around the garden and I sort out the lawns and hedges.

There are some nice flowers blossoming at the moment.

 


The plum tree is starting to take shape. The plums are beginning to ripen and I stewed some today that had fallen off the tree.



Apologies Ellie as the photos will not compare to your masterpieces.

Thursday, 3 November 2011

Green Fingers

Brown Fingers would be closer to the truth as I have the job of doing the dirty work. Let me explain.

I'm not much of the gardener but I like to do my bit with helping Jo keep the property tidy. I'm extremely proficient on the lawn mower and since a year ago an old hand at weeding the lawns.

I first began this job due to being sick of the number of dandelion weeds. Both lawns had been completely taken over. I literally spent 20 hours weeding the lawns initially. Back breaking work trying to get to the roots. I eventually cleared them. I have religiously kept it up and now only need to spend an hour or two monthly. The lawns now look and feel great!




After all this weeding a gin and tonic is most welcome with some lemon from our abundant lemon tree. Sadly I missed getting the beautiful blossoms of our plum tree. By Christmas we should have a tree laden with the juiciest plums. Will make sure I get a photo when they are ready!




Check out the kiwi beach theme in the mosaic that enhances the garden that Jo prides herself in keeping well maintained and groomed.