Hello........... Over the last few weeks we have being working on getting the Summerhouse garden Summer ready, with my health being so poor over the last six months and 'P' injured things have slipped a bit.
So we've been planting up the hanging baskets
plus some new plants for the garden too, this is a replacement Clematis Montana, we used to have one that was stunning, covering one of the walls in the garden but we lost it a year so ago, so I'm really hoping this one is going to take,
mother nature has been quietly getting on without us and there are so many weeds, we don't really know where to start, there are some lovely treats too like this rose flowering amongst the forget me nots.
So it's time to reclaim the garden, even the Horse Chestnut tree beside the Summerhouse has had a bit of a trim, as the boughs were almost down to the ground.
Everything is just a bit out of control, although I am loving all the colour,
Even the weeds are pretty, not sure what this is but it's growing everywhere, walls, patio, pots and in the borders, it's a bit like the red weed from War of the World, only much prettier, think we might leave it growing on the garden wall.
We even have wild strawberries growing in the patio.
Some things are thriving on neglect, like the Roses
and Fuchsia
At least the Summerhouse border is now looking Summer ready, just ignore the broken trellis, I'm really not well enough to do anything about it at the moment. Gardening with POTS and ME/CFS is a tricky business, I've been sitting/lying on a blanket and doing two 5 minute sessions every few days, trying to keep my heart rate down and avoid a relapse. It taken a few weeks but at least this border is now planted up.
I'm also working on getting the inside of the Summerhouse ready in 5 minutes slots, tidying up the craft supplies but more on that another time.
I'm still having to spend the majority of the day in bed though, thankfully things are starting to improve, but it's slow going, at least the ice cream squares are a lovely yarny distraction, I'm trying not to think about everything else that needs doing.
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I'm still having to spend the majority of the day in bed though, thankfully things are starting to improve, but it's slow going, at least the ice cream squares are a lovely yarny distraction, I'm trying not to think about everything else that needs doing.
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Happy Crafting
Clare xx
You are doing great things, it is really starting to take shape. Little steps....keep well.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are able to do things again, even if it is for short periods! xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but somehow I only just realised today that I didn't say thank you for joining in Five On Friday. So belatedly, thank you! And sorry! I hope that you have a great weekend! xx
DeleteI am glad you are slowly improving, now it's the hard part, not being tempted to do too much and setting yourself back!! I love your purple 'weeds'. As the definition of weeds is an unwanted plant you could just pretend that you want all of those extra plants in the garden. The wild strawberries sound great ;-) Take care of yourself, hugs, Sharon x
ReplyDeleteThe garden is looking good. Good luck with your clematis, I hope it grows well. Enjoy a restful weekend.
ReplyDelete...what are you going to make with the granny squares? Love the pastel colors.
ReplyDeleteAnd your flowers in your garden/yard are so very beautiful.
I'm planning on making a cushion for the summerhouse, at the moment I'm calling it the icecream cushion.
DeleteClare x
It's nice to find little treasures growing up amongst the weeds. To find roses and fuchsia tucked in there must be exciting. It does seem a daunting task to clear out weedy flower beds, but it sounds like you're tackling it the best way you can. I had to weed out my front garden recently, and I was stunned at the size of the weeds! I had to get the shovel and dig up the entire weed and then pull it free of the dirt. It IS hard work, so if you're not well, do take care and go slow. Have a wonderful weekend :)
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With all the extra time 7 effort it takes you, your garden is a real labour of love and you should be proud of your achievements. Happy weekend to you! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteKeeping a garden can be really hard work! I am glad you are able to get bits of it done when you have the time and energy. Pretty crochet colours too. You can't beat a collection of pretty pastels!
ReplyDeleteI like a wild and wooly garden and if the weeds have pretty flowers then I say let them grow. I'm happy if anything survives in the heat of this desert country I live in. If it's green, I water it. Crochet is a wonderful hobby when you have to take it easy. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you are not well! The flowers and plants in your garden are just beautiful! And your crochet projects are great. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteClare, I have been reading regularly for over a year and this feels like the right time to tell you that you are a bit inspirational, you know. The colour and creativity you bring into your life is wonderful. So thank you for sharing it and keep your chin up - and I wonder if the unknown flower is a campanula? x
ReplyDeleteHi there, I'm new to your blog and am visiting from the Five on Friday linky party! Am glad to have found you and will follow along now. I hope you feel better soon although i know that life with chronic illness is extremely challenging - I myself suffer with a number of conditions including lupus. Your photos are lovely and colourful! Take care, J9
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous things! Love the pretty sewing box. We have those purple weeds, pretty but they spread everywhere if you aren't careful!
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