A Story and a Thank you!

[marchogaeth]

Fingers crossed for our long awaited summer of good weather so you can crack on!

Good on ya girl...but don't overdo things eh??

Are you making a work plan or just getting on with what you feel like doing on the day?

Yes, you! No going silly. People laugh when told "one square metre at a time" but it is good advice. Have to say though, if you are going for brambles, it has to be 12 months of bash, bash, bash with the strimmer IMO. That can be really theraputic! My friend, who's husband died last autumn does almost nothing else!

[julesapple]

Did you say something Jules?

Not as such, no. "Listen".......hahahahahahaa.

And I wasn't being a 'oribble little 'erbert either. Your determination just shines through, so we all know you'll go through with this project - especially now you know it's the right time. And Mr VC will be there at your shoulder, egging you on....if you turn around fast enough.......nah, see? You got to be quicker'n that. You didn't see him that time - but I bet you can sense him.

Spade party sounds good........

[VirginVegGrower]

Yes, I heartily recommend Mr VVG's most excellent coffee.

Well done on tackling your garden VC; one day when we pull our finger out and the weather does the same, we'll be over to have a look.

He comes with a big choppa now.

[veggiechicken]

A few photos of the worst parts of the garden. First part of the plan is to cut back the brambles and dig out what I can.

The first photo is the one with the view but its not bright enough today to see much. There's a paved area in there somewhere.

[RedThorn]

May it be cathartic and all the best hun

[veggiechicken]

Now for some good news - the areas I've cleared recently - all were overgrown beforehand.

[Thelma Sanders]

You may need a big choppa to tackle that lot!

[VirginVegGrower]

You may need a big choppa to tackle that lot!

We az got wun

[VirginVegGrower]

Now for some good news - the areas I've cleared recently - all were overgrown beforehand.
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Is that wall sarf facing?

[ladylottie]

Well done VC - it's going to be a bit of a long term project isn't it! Best thing is to do what you're doing now - clearing one patch at a time. Can you remember (or have any photos) what the garden looked like before nature took it over? If so keep focussed on what it WILL look like again in the not too distant future, that should keep you going.

We all get a bit disheartened at times, I haven't felt like going up to the lottie because of this awful weather. Now you have inspired me to get working up there again!

If we ever have good weather, you'll have to arrange a Grapes Gardening Party one day or evening, I'm sure loads of us would be willing to help.

Good luck anyway and keep those photos coming!

[veggiechicken]

Yep - its where I planted the peach but the GH is just to the right of the photo

[Scarlet]

After reading your post this morning i was inspired to get off my backside. I really don't like this cold but I've just come in for a warm up after nearly 3 hours of clearing up my garden and i feel great. Thanks VC for the kick start!

[lottie dolly]

Just been reading,thank you for sharing with us,so pleased that we were all able to hold your hand and guide you towards the light again,the best of luck with your set tasks,you is going to need it,we all sit behind our putors but cannot see,or imagine what a person is really going through,your very brave tackling it,all credit to you,)

[Sheneval]

VC - Great pics - If you find Dr Livingstone in there tell him Stanley said hello

[bramble]

Good luck with your project. I envy you the large space you have and will be watching with interest to see what you plant.