And The Most Adorable Granddaughters#1-#3 have stayed over, what better pastime on a Sunday afternoon than to walk around the lake and soak up the sun and atmosphere? [Sadly, despite arranging the sleepover at The Most Adorable Granddaughter#4's request - only #1, #2 and 3# were able to make it. Next time I'll plan ahead and do better.]
Surprisingly (although why I don't know because when one thinks about it, it seems pretty obvious that it would be the case) I saw a lot of weeds in the undergrowth similar to the ones I've managed to cultivate at home. At least I'm not responsible for removing all the ones at the lake - a mammoth task!
I did my share today - and then rewarded myself for the effort by planting ninety bulbs (in addition to the fifty I planted last week). It felt good to be out working in the garden again and to be able to enjoy it. There was a time I thought I would never feel that way again (and how I hated that new fence which I have now come to appreciate!).
Six or more months ago I was hurt by what I saw as the 'devastation' of my garden: three separate fencing teams had come in and repaired, rebuilt or erected fences; one set of builders had trampled over my garden in a bid to repair the weatherboards on our house; one large tree had been removed to ensure safety for house and nieghbours alike; and I was dreading the day the painters would move in (they still haven't turned up so my garden is 'safe' for now).
At the time - despite DH's assurances - I doubted I would ever have special spots in my garden again to enjoy and/or use as a retreat.
I'm happy to say I was wrong. And while some of the garden looks different to before, and there is still work to be done, I'm happy with the progress. Despite the weeds!
Surprisingly (although why I don't know because when one thinks about it, it seems pretty obvious that it would be the case) I saw a lot of weeds in the undergrowth similar to the ones I've managed to cultivate at home. At least I'm not responsible for removing all the ones at the lake - a mammoth task!
I did my share today - and then rewarded myself for the effort by planting ninety bulbs (in addition to the fifty I planted last week). It felt good to be out working in the garden again and to be able to enjoy it. There was a time I thought I would never feel that way again (and how I hated that new fence which I have now come to appreciate!).
Six or more months ago I was hurt by what I saw as the 'devastation' of my garden: three separate fencing teams had come in and repaired, rebuilt or erected fences; one set of builders had trampled over my garden in a bid to repair the weatherboards on our house; one large tree had been removed to ensure safety for house and nieghbours alike; and I was dreading the day the painters would move in (they still haven't turned up so my garden is 'safe' for now).
At the time - despite DH's assurances - I doubted I would ever have special spots in my garden again to enjoy and/or use as a retreat.
I'm happy to say I was wrong. And while some of the garden looks different to before, and there is still work to be done, I'm happy with the progress. Despite the weeds!
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