Gosh, I have missed the world of blogging. But P and I have been very busy.
Here's a clue...
In Scotland moving house is called "Flitting". Although we're not actually at that stage yet.
It's a slow business this house selling. Gone are the days of lots of interest and a quick sale. So we have cleaned and cosseted the house within an inch of it's life. The dog and the cats are developing nervous twitches as the hoover comes out yet again and all their toys and dishes are cleared away!
But all this means that the garden has been sadly neglected. The basics have been done in the name of a sale and for photographs but seed sowing has been curtailed as has plant buying. There are no big projects just a bit of maintenance.
Anyway the firststampede viewings are over and a bit of normality has returned so I'll be able to get out in the kitchen garden again as soon it stops raining. And there will also be time to catch up with other garden blogs!
The rest of the garden is growing apace due to the wet weather we're having at the moment.
I took some photos in between showers. Spring for me is always associated with lushness and fresh green growth. The spring flowers are a bonus.
The magnolia and the camellias have put on a wonderful display this year. The early clematis are dripping with flowers and putting on masses of new growth.
Pots of tulips add some early colour and echo the camellia in the background. The camellia was in flower when we viewed the house eight years ago and it's still going strong.
Can you believe that we actually sat out with our coffee under the umbrella at the end of March? It was real t-shirt weather. It seems a distant memory...
So that's a quick catch-up on our garden. It sad to think that this probably be our last spring here...
The question is, would anyone out there like to buy a garden (with house attached)?
But all this means that the garden has been sadly neglected. The basics have been done in the name of a sale and for photographs but seed sowing has been curtailed as has plant buying. There are no big projects just a bit of maintenance.
Anyway the first
The rest of the garden is growing apace due to the wet weather we're having at the moment.
I took some photos in between showers. Spring for me is always associated with lushness and fresh green growth. The spring flowers are a bonus.
So that's a quick catch-up on our garden. It sad to think that this probably be our last spring here...
The question is, would anyone out there like to buy a garden (with house attached)?
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ReplyDeleteOoooh, I'd love to buy a garden!!! :D
Been thinking again that we need to move, but it's still a scary thought in the current climate.
It is a bit scary, Liz. It's the thought of being homeless after we've sold that worries me. Maybe we'll end up in a caravan with the dog cats and chickens...
Deleteand I'd imagined you with your feet up in your rest from blogging Janet. Would love to buy your garden and it looks a picture of enticement for viewers but alas the bank says NO! Look forward to hearing where you are flitting to and all the novelty of a new garden. The pets will be relieved too.
ReplyDeleteI've missed reading other blogs Laura. Lots of catching up to do..
DeleteThe move is what they call a downsize (and ditching the car...). First choice would be my home city of Edinburgh. But it's very expensive.. think tiny flat with window box... so we're looking at Perth where you get more garden for your money! The animals will be relieved that it's not a window box!
Glad to see you back Janet. I'm also looking forward to seeing where you end up....
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to be back too Mr K. It's been hard not to even look at what everyone else is doing...
DeleteAs to where we're going see comment to Laura and add Peebles to the mix.
I have missed you during your period of absence - I wondered what was going on - now I know. I will miss your lovely garden too. But, having said that, I look forward to seeing your new one - when you get it - and what plans you will have for it. Lovely to have you back.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine. I hope you thought I was doing something exciting like 6 months in Ecuador or sailing down the Zambezi....
DeleteLook out for the window box...
Welcome back. I've haven't seen an overview of your garden before. I like the zigzag path with no lawn. Did you set it up that way ?
ReplyDeleteGood to be back Bag. If you want to see more of this garden (before we leave)there's a bit about it with photos at the top of the blog entitled "The Montrose Garden"
DeleteI'm not a fan of grass, too much work! There's also more space for other plants with no grass.
Oh you are standing in one of those doorways to something else. Such possiblities. Have you potted starts and cuttings of all the plants you love? I think that is what my moving van would be full of.
ReplyDeleteThat is a profound comment as this maybe our last move for a long while..I'm not going to do all that cuttings and stuff. We have a clause in the house sale to say that we're going to take some plants with us....there may not be a lot left.(a van just for plants then) But this may be a relief for the non gardeners that have come to view the house....
DeleteIt's so wonderful to have you back, Janet! I'd been wondering how things were going for you. Wherever you end up, I hope it has lots of fantastic rivers and woods and sunny escarpments for your walks. And lots of fungus. (I mean that in the best possible way.) Best wishes for a speedy sale of the house, and an end to the ceaseless hoovering!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you blogging again. Your garden is beautiful and I'm sure it will help attract a sale. I was just thinking the other day how much I would want to take from the garden if we moved. It was quite a list. My husband said for the cost of the extra van hire we could probably restock a garden anyway. I'd still probably end up taking some with me though. Some plants have sentimental attachments to them now. Hope you get a quick sale and find a house and garden you love.
ReplyDeleteWhat to take is difficult. I wondered along the path making a mental list and by the time I had finished over half the garden would be empty..
DeleteAnd then there's all the fruit trees covered with blossom and the hope of great crops this year. I'd like to be here for that as even I draw the line at digging up the trees....
Great to see you posting Janet. Good look with your moving plans - will keep fingers crossed for you - house selling is a stressful time for dogs, cats and humans. I'm sure that your garden will sell the house :)
ReplyDeleteI hope it will but so far only one couple have been gardeners and they are looking elsewhere. I could see a look of horror on some faces as we showed them round. They probably want a piece of grass and space for the barbie and table...
DeleteGood luck Janet! I am trying to sell a property in England - while living in Seattle. Not an easy task.
ReplyDeleteBy way of encouragement we sold our last home (2.5 years ago) in 8 days with 3 offers - all because of the garden. Your hard work will pay off.
I do like a positive attitude, Karen I'm working on it!
DeleteThe garden still looks lovely even if the house has had much of your attention over the last few weeks (and I know that it is equally lovely too). Good luck with the sale; you have such a gorgeous property that I'm sure it will 'fly off the shelves'.
ReplyDeleteYou don't fancy a move Pen? I know a lovely house and garden for sale....
DeleteIt must be hard to sell your garden, but also exciting to think that you'll have a new one to play in. Looking forward to seeing your new place (virtually).
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be here for the summer Lyn to enjoy the fruits of our labours. I will be looking for ideas from all these garden bloggers when we move unless it's just a window box...
DeleteNo wonder you've been away for awhile, you've been busy preparing to sell the house. Good luck with the house sale and move, not an easy task so I hope it all goes quick and smoothly for you guys :) And I presume you're aiming to move somewhere with a bigger garden?
ReplyDeleteHopefully your future buyer will love and take care of your garden the way you did. It's still looking lovely despite being 'neglected'. Take it easy, exciting times ahead! :)
Good luck with your sale. Hopefully it will happen for you. Here in Ireland nothing is moving and we are officially in recession again. Your garden looks great despite the lack of attention.
ReplyDeleteWe're just trying to go with the flow. There's a lot of houses for sale in Montrose but the property market is a bit stagnant... I'll just have to get on with the garden!
DeleteHello Janet! Great to see you back on the old blog. Best of luck with the sale, and particularly in transplanting any of your prized specimens to the new gaff!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bertie. I would love to take the camellia and the peonies but I think they'll have to stay....
DeleteGreat to have you back Janet, have missed your posts! Your garden will certainly help to sell your house, who wouldn't want to own it? I can see you with two vans for the removal, one for the furniture and one for the plants, some are just too precious to leave behind!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, I was hoping you'd pop up again (like a reliable, pretty perennial). My poor dogs get exciled to the car whenever we have had house viewings (we move quite regularly) - they don't seem to mind too much and get in excitedly; and then just as excitedly jump out again. So easily pleased. Good luck with it all. Your beautiful garden will be a big draw. D
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ReplyDeleteLovely photos and that is one great path, what ever the future holds I hope you keep blogging.
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