I am surprised that nobody won the test!
The greenhouse has gone
Mark and Sue said they were absolutely blessed to receive this as Sue grows her own vegetables and has always wanted one
We were blessed to know that it is going to a new home where it will be well used as it was in the past
nearly gone
Gone and now the work begins
The old shed on the right is next - it has served us well
The people at the back of us allowed their 13 Leylandi to grow to about 40 feet. They eventually cut them back after they had damaged our fence and were affecting the greenhouse
When Alan began to remove the fence this is what he found
all the foliage had been piled up behind our fence and was causing more damage
Nothing we can do as we don't want to cause a fuss
Today it's time to begin dismantling the shed
I wish had got a photo of 80 year old Alan on top of the shed roof while it was dipping in the middle with the shed swaying
I was none too pleased
After a hard days work we are beginning to see the light
as he dismantles it a plank at a time to begin with,
necessary as the shed is leaning over too much
So what was I doing while this was going on?
My hard work will begin when the site is cleared and I can begin planning and planting so for today it was sorting things indoors, laundry and baking of Date Scones and Gingerbread
While continuing to enjoy the Crab Apple blossom
The dreaded Leylandi. They are fine if people will just keep them in check.
ReplyDeleteAlan would need that baking after all his hard work!
Your crab apple blossoms are a sight to behold!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see that you were able to find new owners for the greenhouse and that the dangerous parts of t taking down the shed seem to be done and over with!
I did a sort of taking down myself: got rid of my old blog template and became the proud owner of a brand-new template. Still some fiddling ahead, but for now, I am happy!
A wonderful evening and restful Sunday to you,
Merisi
Do your friends and family know what the two of you have been up to....on the roof. I understand...no matter what your age you do what you can still do. You are dear not to complain to the neighbors about the mess they left. Not much you can do but clean it up to keep the peace. Take care. LOVE the flowering crab. My very favorite spring arrival...next to daffodils.
ReplyDeleteHuh. I totally missed the greenhouse! It looks like you are going to have a larger and beautiful back garden.
ReplyDeleteThe crab apple is glorious, and I'm glad the shed didn't come down under your husband!
ReplyDeleteExciting project for sure!!
ReplyDeleteWowie what a project!
ReplyDeleteI can taste the gingerbread right now. The garden is absolutely fabulous. So dedicated and faithful workmanship shows your passion. Just like our Father.
ReplyDeleteYour garden will seem a lot more open at that end once the shed is gone too...I'm excited to discover what your plans will be for the area.
ReplyDeleteI remember those date scones that welcomed us on our first day in England...hard to believe that was three years ago next month!
I don't know how I missed that one. What a difference it does make too. Too bad about the neighbors trees damaging your fence. I know what you mean about not wanting to cause trouble, but it is sad. The crabapple is blooming beautifully for you and the gingerbread and scones look like they will be a welcome treat for that hard working man of yours.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry about all that extra debris. Not a nice surprise. Hopefully you'll all stay safe during these yard projects!
ReplyDeleteLOTS of working going on at your house! Good job. And that flowering tree looks almost as good as your gingerbread!
ReplyDeleteDiane
Your husband is a trooper. And you are a baker! Those scones look so light. I wonder if you serve them with (homemade) jam?
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julie
Your garden is truly beautiful and that crab apple blossom is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, the garden and the baking.
ReplyDeleteOops - fancy missing the absent greenhouse!
ReplyDeleteI love your orchids and the way you manage to include them in your shots of the garden.
Amazing how the very obvious eludes us at times! Lots of hard work ahead for you so but satisfying too I am sure,extra space for more plants.....great!
ReplyDeleteWow there is a lot going on in your backyard. I can't wait to see what you have in mind. So much work, but so much fun. The fruit of your labor will be amazing I am sure.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week! Wish I could drop by for a yummy scone and a chat.
So interesting! I wish I had a greenhouse. I tried open pollinated seeds this year, started in little special grow pots on a card table in my living room! Our weather got cold and now the extra large plants can't go out into the ground!
ReplyDeleteAh. The scones and gingerbread look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis is where I begin to catch up with you, Barbara. I have known that I was quite behind and so have saved your posts for a lazy Sunday afternoon. I've brewed a pot of tea and am settling in for a good read. Don't be alarmed if I'm here for a bit, even though I am a fast reader.
ReplyDeleteLooks as if our corners, yours and mine, are struggling along with the same sort of weather pattern. I note that you are wearing jackets in late April. I also see that you got busy doing something constructive...baking...just as I would do when John gets into something I'm not too keen on. Lord have mercy. I'm so glad that Alan is in one piece. He's amazingly fit and capable, isn't he?!