Erecting a Glass House

    

A new garden installation at Ashwell. A glass house for the birds. Clever Rod with his glass cutting and welding skills - not to mention patience - made from 141 pieces of hand cut -recycled - glass (some from the original house) and a truck axle. I love it, hope the birds do too!

Travelling with Tulips

Although not an original idea by any means, our visits to Chelsea Flower Show and several RHS gardens were the source of inspiration to purchase glazed pots and order a selection of tulips. 

There should be 5 purple and 5 Flaming Flags in each pot. Unfortunately only 50% have flowered so supplier has promised to send more in February.

Posting a Message

Attention all snails - if you value you life, stay small (cute factor) and keep to posts not plants.

33 Years

In the tradition of House & Garden Anniversary presents we purchased this terracotta Chimney Pot from 'All In Good Time Antiques' of Strathalbyn (during our Anniversary get-away). It has the added interest of being shipped out from England. On the way home we dropped into Bunnings and 'Eureka' found the glazed bowl - the crowning piece. Hopefully the birds will like this ..............day spa!

Hello Spring

A cheery bunch for Jennifer. Oregon USA is such a long way away!

Farewell to the Fallen

It is hard to believe that this majestic and stately old white gum tree will stand no more.

The extreme winds on Tuesday 26th July sent this beauty to the ground, roots and all.

It came down on the neighbours fence but rests right along side this garden pyramid. 

One needs to be careful what we wish for - I have been known to want less shade, peeling bark and falling branches in this garden - the potager!

Camellia Collection

Our camellia's have grown into quite substantial bushes, some were dug out of Rod's parents garden before they sold, one was from my Grandfathers garden and one was a gift from a work colleague. 9 varieties in total, 8 of which are planted in the Camellia garden.