Sunday, June 30, 2019

The Garden

I'm taking a respite from making cards so thought I would show you some pictures instead  of the back garden which is looking particularly nice at the moment. Though our house is two stories all the upstairs rooms are in the roof so it looks a bit like a cottage but with a tiled roof and dormers.A few yrs back I redesigned the garden by taking the lawn away and making it into a cottage style with winding paths and round  stone slab patios and lots of different seating There are 3 different sets in this garden so we can follow the sun/shade around all day. Apart from a deweed in spring and autumn the garden pretty much looks after itself. Yay!!  This is the view from the back door. 

 We also have lots of solar power fountains as well.  3 in this garden and one in the side garden which we call the garden of the Headless Lady (after Norm knocked the head off when he was giving it a scrub up. see here)

 The rockery
 
 You can just see one set of chairs and table .
 One of the ponds. Again there are multiples. 4 in fact. Why do things in half measures!! Home to 2 types of newts and various toads/frogs.
Looking out from the dinning room double doors.  I will be sitting here with a glass of wine later or might well be two.!!

28 comments:

Aquarius said...

Thanks for sharing pictures of your garden which is beautiful. I'd love mine to look like this but sadly it doesn't!!

lichazul said...

gorgeous garden Valerie, relax and joy

hugs and good vibes

Jane Willis said...

What a beautiful garden, you could charge people to visit! How lucky you are to have newts, they are such a rare sight nowadays.

cuilliesocks said...

Thank your Valery for the walk around your very beautiful garden, I can see that you've put a lot of love and work into it, it must be such a pleasure to sit in it.
I hope your shoulder pain is easing now, Kate x

Sandra H said...

Ooh how lovely and thank you for sharing your fabulous garden l love all the greenery and the flowers trees and your pond 1 of 4 yes why have 1 when you can have 4 ...lol so beautiful and l hope you enjoy that glass or 2 take care xx

Viv said...

So pretty Mrs A. And at least we've had some weather recently so you can enjoy it. x

Margreet said...

Beautiful photos of your garden. Can see the love you put in it. The ponds are gorgeous. The photos of the garden of the Headless Lady are hilarious. I showed them to Harry and he had to laugh out loud, seeing Norm.
I hope you enjoy your glass or 2!!
xxx Margreet

pinky said...

Valery it must be so relaxing sitting out there. Love the photos, enjoy!!

Suze said...

It is lovely to see all of your garden. I had seen bits of it with Norm's escapades. I like the idea of it looking after itself. Enjoy your wine this evening.

Kathleen said...

Super garden must take some watering .

Kath x

Chris said...

An idyllic English country garden! It's very beautiful Mrs A, and a perfect place to relax with a glass of wine ...or two! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos
xx

Mac Mable said...

Hope you enjoyed your wine and what a fabulous view you have. Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos of your amazing wild flower garden x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!! You have an amazing garden!! So peaceful and full of interesting points of view!!! Surely it's so nice sitting there with a glass of wine, a great relax!!
Hugs

Sue - said...

That is such a lovely garden Mrs A. Now why didn’t I think of doing paths and plants like that so I wouldn’t have to cut grass all the time.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful garden Valery Anne, with lots of lovely plants for the bees too. Hope you enjoyed the glass (or two) of wine.

Sue xx

Brenda in IN said...

Your yard is like being in a park. It is lovely with all the ponds, fountains and greenery. It is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility.

terrie said...

Beautiful garden, you did a great job designing it..such a peaceful place..tfs

Lori said...

What a gorgeous garden! Would be so nice to relax in. Inspiring - because my sad yard looks nothing like this!

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A your garden is gorgeous I love it. You have worked hard you deserve the wine. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Valerija said...

Gorgeous garden! Wonderful place!

Anne said...

wow your garden looks absolutely wonderful, what a haven for you sit and drink your wine! Love the idea of having different seating areas to make the most of the sun throughout the day
Anne x

aussie aNNie said...

WOW BEAUTIFUL garden, how I would love to just wander through this and explore the adventures here, so gorgeous...I would be there with a glass [or two] of wine with you.xxx

Donna said...

How absolutely gorgeous, what an amazing job you did designing this, I would be having a glass of wine enjoying this every evening!

Grenouille Greetings said...

You obviously have green fingers. A fabulous garden for attracting wildlife. I don't think I've ever seen a newt but I love froggies. Your garden looks like a lovely retreat, Mrs A.

Loose Stitches said...

Oh WOW Mrs A, I love your gorgeous garden!
Crafty Hugs, Sherry xx
Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads

Greta said...

Your English garden is so lovely, Mrs A! Would love to visit & have a glass of wine together there!

Darnell said...

I've had a week off playing between my burpday and America's burpday so playing Ketchup. When I saw the title, I knew I had to put on the brakes and grab a glass of wine of my own while strolling through your beautiful gardens! Well done, Anne! Love the pond of critters! Hugs, Darnell

Pat said...

Your garden is absolutely gorgeous Mrs A, such a pretty and tranquil space, just right for an evening G&T or wine of course! x