tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post4937820834440104866..comments2023-04-09T11:46:58.887+01:00Comments on Graphicality-UK: A garden with many rooms – JulyHELENEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-82897326973061489102012-08-15T02:10:05.916+01:002012-08-15T02:10:05.916+01:00There are times when I do appreciate that my garde...There are times when I do appreciate that my garden is only a few steps from one end to the other :-) <br />And I do watch American shows and films from time to time, there are some interesting differences between British English and American English :-)...although I must admit I am still learning English, as Norwegian is my native language and I have lived here in Britain only the last 13 years.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-15456074732694760032012-08-07T21:13:44.521+01:002012-08-07T21:13:44.521+01:00I always thought I wanted a larger yard, too. I a...I always thought I wanted a larger yard, too. I am kind of over it now. I am going to be 60 in August, and am starting to get some aches and pains. It's been so hot here this summer, and unlike you, we have not had enough rain. <br /><br />You sure have made wonderful use of your space! Oh, and I didn't notice the neighbor's laundry until you pointed it out. LOL My husband and I have watched some British TV shows over the years. Our favorite was As Time Goes By, if I'm remembering the right title. I like the way you say you are going to "have" something, when you are about to do something. I'm thinking you said something like that in your sidebar. I need to have a clean out in my house. I have one more day before going back to work. I'm a special education paraeducator.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-57014853839774008512012-07-31T01:40:23.531+01:002012-07-31T01:40:23.531+01:00I agree, it has been a challenge to find a place f...I agree, it has been a challenge to find a place for everything, but I have never shown that part of my garden...perhaps I should take a picture of my 'nursery area' in a post too? I keep everything in the small corridor alongside the house, kind of behind me on all the overview photos. I will post a photo next month :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-59877824106487802002012-07-31T01:36:19.206+01:002012-07-31T01:36:19.206+01:00You're welcome, and welcome back some other ti...You're welcome, and welcome back some other time :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-19473531553637123302012-07-31T01:35:49.583+01:002012-07-31T01:35:49.583+01:00Thanks, yes the gravel path and edging, and the ba...Thanks, yes the gravel path and edging, and the bark mulch in all the beds are all helping me to keep it tidy and makes less work for me. I am so happy I got rid of rest of the grass last year, I got room for more plants - and no more mowing!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-36940020387890944922012-07-30T21:50:58.993+01:002012-07-30T21:50:58.993+01:00Helene, you've done such lovely things with a ...Helene, you've done such lovely things with a small space--I'm really impressed at how the curves in the path do create a sense of rooms just out of view. My own garden is a little smaller, and finding room for all the business-y things like empty pots and soil mix, etc. without having everything look a mess is a real challenge.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-6267682506045846212012-07-30T20:52:40.035+01:002012-07-30T20:52:40.035+01:00Gravetye Beauty is gorgeous! Thanks for the lovely...Gravetye Beauty is gorgeous! Thanks for the lovely pics.<br /><br />IanPampas2Palmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262404180921658468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-88593920665750470982012-07-30T01:38:56.934+01:002012-07-30T01:38:56.934+01:00What a wonderful garden sanctuary you have created...What a wonderful garden sanctuary you have created! I also love the crunchy grave path and the decorative edging you have chosen, keeps things tidy.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-84403282524527621162012-07-29T22:31:38.854+01:002012-07-29T22:31:38.854+01:00Thank you PJ, I have just filled my garden with al...Thank you PJ, I have just filled my garden with all the plants and flowers I like, and every time I see or hear about something new to me that I think would be suitable I just have to find a space for it!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-13313810420329103162012-07-29T22:25:39.100+01:002012-07-29T22:25:39.100+01:00Thank you for your kind words Astrid, I must admit...Thank you for your kind words Astrid, I must admit the small garden is good in one way, not too much walking from one end to the other! I still wish I could fit a shed, and a veg plot, and a.. :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-59932018266968764082012-07-29T22:23:20.248+01:002012-07-29T22:23:20.248+01:00Thank you! Did you notice that my neighbours washi...Thank you! Did you notice that my neighbours washing is nicely colour coded to fit with my 'room'?! Very good of them :-)<br />I wish I could find taller obelisks, mine are way too short for these big clematis', but these were the tallest I could find online - only option is to make some myself of wood, but that won't look as elegant in the winter when they are bare. A link to a UK company with taller than 2m obelisks from my readers would be greatly appreciated :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-85741845235983403202012-07-29T22:14:21.472+01:002012-07-29T22:14:21.472+01:00Yes, Wildeve has become a favourite of mine, when ...Yes, Wildeve has become a favourite of mine, when it gets a bit bigger it will grow nicely into the white flowers of Annabelle. Well, that's the plan anyway!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-39197164322555142052012-07-29T22:12:14.017+01:002012-07-29T22:12:14.017+01:00Thanks Bernie, I plan to show off this 'room&#...Thanks Bernie, I plan to show off this 'room' at another time of year too, it will look completely different, stay tuned :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-53960388759722291852012-07-29T22:10:54.085+01:002012-07-29T22:10:54.085+01:00Thanks, Niobe is very late this year, but well wor...Thanks, Niobe is very late this year, but well worth waiting for!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-34579258616811621252012-07-29T21:19:16.204+01:002012-07-29T21:19:16.204+01:00I thought your garden was so much bigger - all cre...I thought your garden was so much bigger - all credit to you for using your space so wisely! Your garden is so interesting and looks very different throughout the seasons. The Gravetye Beauty clematis is stunning and the rose is so romantic. Beautiful Helene xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-33526682629320952982012-07-29T18:55:23.211+01:002012-07-29T18:55:23.211+01:00Hi Helene
We all wish for something we don't h...Hi Helene<br />We all wish for something we don't have. You have a small garden but would like a bigger one. But your small garden is a perfect size for you! And the wonderful interesting plants you have put into it as well as how you've designed it is a credit to you and its characteristics. <br />Your clematis are beautiful and I am in love with your David Austin rose.<br />Enjoy your lovely compact space - I certainly do :)Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-4638886482958271552012-07-29T04:16:54.435+01:002012-07-29T04:16:54.435+01:00Your garden is magnificent!!! I love everything ab...Your garden is magnificent!!! I love everything about it! Even your neighbors laundry. :o) I seriously LOVE the obelisk! I was thinking about doing something similar. Inspiration!!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-83705099589143035482012-07-29T03:23:34.004+01:002012-07-29T03:23:34.004+01:00Wow, Helene! You really know how to gracefully pla...Wow, Helene! You really know how to gracefully place a lot of plants in a small area. Truly lovely! I can't say that I have a favorite plant in that room--they all play off each other so beautifully. That David Austin Rose is gorgeous, though, even if the petals drop in big piles. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-42305107880378688182012-07-29T03:00:50.393+01:002012-07-29T03:00:50.393+01:00That's a lovely 'room'. The planting ...That's a lovely 'room'. The planting combinations look terrific at this time of year. I just adore 'Annabelle'. She really steals the show! But 'Gravetye Beauty' and 'Niobe' are certainly lovely supporting stars. The Acer is just magnificent too!BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265213687739263373.post-69309202203390487092012-07-29T00:28:31.010+01:002012-07-29T00:28:31.010+01:00Love the 'Niobe' clematis. It looks beauti...Love the 'Niobe' clematis. It looks beautiful beside the hydrangea.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.com