Reflections - What is a garden for?

Re: what is a garden for

richardpeeej — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:30:14 GMT

I know the feeling Charlie, I had some of that when my son and daughter were young- that's what they do, make lots of noise and run about. However, I can say it does get better - my son is 27 and my daughter is now 23! and now all is peaceful in the garden!

Re: what is a garden for

Charlie Roberts — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:15:15 GMT

My garden is a place where my kids and their friends run riot, with me screaming watch my plants mind the greenhouse etc etc, it is home to a fish pond 2 small veg plots a swing and 10ft trampoline and in his infinite wisdom my hubby has just gone out and bought a 10ft paddling pool well at least the lawn wich has not been killed by the pool will be well watered.

Re: what is a garden for

richardpeeej — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:40:42 GMT

I enjoy my garden - sitting under my gazzebo, with my laptop computer looking through these posts -sometimes with a glass of wine. I also have a small greenhouse and a nice shed with table, bench seats, barstool and of course a kettle! -a home from home as some might say! (I go in there when I want a bit of peace and quiet) I have always had an interest in growing flowers and veg but not really had enough time until recently. I had an allotment a few years ago but could not go to it as much as I liked due to working. When I did go to my allotment It was never ending with weeding and tidying it up in the end I felt embarrassed as other peoples allotments looked spick and span compared to mine - I sometimes went up with a torch after other people had gone home. In the end I gave it up. I have quite a nice garden that gets alot of sun and this year have 'gone to town' filled it up with lots of flowers and vegetables hence being a relative novice have had alot of good advice from the forum members which I thank you all for. My garden has become a new friend and I look forward to reading more posts. Cheers Richard

Re: what is a garden for

pelletizer — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:48:01 GMT

I have garden land set aside for the cultivation of flowers, herbs, vegetables, or small fruits, for either utility or ornament. Gardens range in size from window boxes and small dooryard plots to the public botanical garden and commercial truck garden (see truck farming ). Garden types are also widely varied: a garden may be devoted entirely to one kind of plant—e.g., cactuses, aquatic plants, alpine plants (see rock garden ), or herbs—or may combine many types of plants to achieve maximum beauty and productivity.

Re: Garden

jemima — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:45:52 GMT

What a fascinating term 'guilty pleasure'. The trouble is it could be read so many ways. Taking the pleasure first a garden for me should be a gently tangled web of colour, texture and scent (especially the latter). The guilt I must admit stems from my own research and writing as I am continually faced with the sad fact that few of us appreciate those plants as much as we should. Each plant has a story to tell of its contribution/involvement in our lives and the life of the planet from the past through to the present day. Without them none of us (or the rest of the animal kingdom) would survive.

Re: Garden

snail — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:40:13 GMT

guilty pleasure

Why do write "guilty pleasure" about a garden? Do someone have any ideas?? I found the adjetive quite odd for a garden

Re: Garden

Shane Powell — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:46:03 GMT

Good point well made, but what about a Spam, Spam and Spam sandwiches?

I personally have been bitten by the gardening bug since 2007, when I actually saw my father in laws allotment.

Well for me I suppose in many ways, I remember when I was a young boy watching and helping my dad grow numerous veg in the garden.

I am lucky enough to have a decent sized garden and am sick of the soaring costs of food so, I will be trying to use every bit of the garden for growing and providing food for my family.unfortunatley at the moment I live in a local authority house and am not allowed to keep chickens (Which I would if I could) still, never mind,,,I have enough room for my requirements.

Re: Garden

Hosta — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:01:41 GMT

My garden is a place I enjoy, where I feel happiest, especially during the summer when I can sit back, sun on my face, sounds of nature all around, gorgeous scents in the air, glass of wine in hand and just look!!

Perfect !

I couldnt imagine my life without a garden !

Re: Garden

Phot's-Moll — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:04:05 GMT

A garden is a great place to eat SPAM sandwiches.

Garden

jenilopaz — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:57:54 GMT

Their geometric shape is instantly recognisable and reproductions of Iannelli's work are quite common for many gardening enthusiasts. Their purpose in the garden is supposedly the same.

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Re: what is a garden for

Love in the garden — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:51:24 GMT

Although I've always admired all well kept gardens, whatever the size or contents, gravel, grass, borders, blooms, shrubs etc., I've had no time for one myself until now at the age of 43! Is a garden a time filler?? I've always longed for time to create a garden but only have come to gardening now as kids have become less demanding. A garden to me, is a place of my own, to potter, relax, create, if I wish.

Re: what is a garden for

Digger — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:58:19 GMT

It's usually the gander that gets excited, they are quite fearless.

Re: what is a garden for

Foxnfirefly — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:15:53 GMT

Hmmm. Homeland security geese?? Who would have thought geese had any clout or were protective other than of their young??

Re: what is a garden for

Susiq — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:58:52 GMT

Ha ha, yes, I've heard they make really good watch dogs

Re: what is a garden for

Digger — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:54:46 GMT

Hey susiq, embden geese are really good for keeping townies out! my OH is scared of our geese and we only have two.