Think this post escaped drafts yesterday, much to my surprise- sorry if that confused everyone and thank you for comments yesterday about the latest batch of car boot bargains. I think the comments made on this post yesterday might have survived.
Been too busy over the last few days to sort out many posts, so this is just my favourite photo from my first blog.
A view of our self-sufficient garden from the smallholding in May 2013
Colin stood on something on top of the big trailer to take it and managed to get everything in. Around the other side of the house was our orchard and over the hedge at the back was the 4 acre field where we had the Camping and Caravanning 5 van site and up to 180 free range chickens.
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Sue
That looks a well set out plot. It must bring back strong memories for you.
ReplyDeleteI cant believe all the changes I've been through in the 9 years since this was taken.
DeleteFabulous garden.
ReplyDeleteAlmost completely self-sufficient - it was wonderful
DeleteThat looks wonderful. You were so fortunate to have all that space and time to manage it.
ReplyDeleteWe were able to grow even more than the years up to 2012 when Col was working full time
DeleteThat looks so brilliant. You could teach those Amish-wannabees a thing if two!
ReplyDeleteThey had so much produce and no one to eat it - crazy
DeleteWhat a neat and beautiful garden, look back with pride!
ReplyDeleteIt was a really good time....before all the illnesses
DeleteI remember that post where you showed all your different vegetable beds and I also remember Pat (Weaver) visiting with her husband the farmer.
ReplyDelete9 years ago = where has the time gone
DeleteSuch a lovely garden you must be so proud of all the work you and Colin did, so many memories.
ReplyDeleteHazel 🌈🌈🐥🐥
It was a good time with lots of memories
DeleteDefinitely a photo to be proud of. A great set-up. Gosh, you should see the lash-up I have here!
ReplyDeleteA lot of work though.
It was a very busy time - kept me fit!
DeleteWhat a fantastic photo. An absolutely stunning garden! xx
ReplyDeleteIt was so productive - still missing the raspberries!
DeleteWOW! Love the photo!!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteWhat a brilliant photo, and so neat and tidy. It seems we are cut from the same cloth you and me.
ReplyDeleteHappy memories for you, but no doubt tinged with sadness.
It didn't look like this when we moved in!
DeleteSadness that it didn't last longer but at least we had 23 years there and 3 years being virtually self sufficient
I loved seeing this photo. You must have been so busy. That is amazing. It looks so well laid out. What an interesting life you have led.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of work especially when the children were young and we had goats and sheep too!
DeleteWhat a wonderful set up! It is what we aspire to.
ReplyDeleteWe moved into a wreck in 1992 - took a while for it to look like this
DeleteYou two certainly knew what you were doing!
ReplyDeleteTook a lot of years to get to this but we always grew our own food right from 1979 onwards
DeleteA joy to behold Sue -
ReplyDeleteIt does look good in this photo doesn't it
DeleteYour photo shows a stunning estate farm. It is very beautiful and productive with both raised beds and greenhouses. 180 chickens is a large operation as well. The land looks fantastic. What a great life you've made!
ReplyDeleteThat was before Colin became ill and we had to move away in 2016
DeleteI remember this well, Sue. :-)
ReplyDelete--Elise
Can't believe 9 years have passed and I'm still blogging
DeleteYour readers (me included) are grateful you are!
DeleteOoh what a beautifully organized garden space! x
ReplyDeleteLovely garden and beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That looks like quite the set-up. Do you miss it at all?
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