Having Martin home more means more gets done, there is always plenty to do, no shortage of work around here.
The other day we worked together getting stuck into clearing borders in the garden
This border was waiting to be cleared I had made a start on it but work was slow, thick with weeds and lots and lots of stones
working together its now been cleared
along with this corner of the garden
and this one under the living room window, this border wont be planted up the rosebushes will be moved in autumn, this border will become part of a veranda when we do building work.
end of the day was a big bonfire and a
camp fire dinner.
I have been getting a few new plants into the big cleared border
I am going for shrubs with textures and winter interest
and plants that will grow large to fill spaces rather than pretty flowers.
Globe Artichokes are ready for eating
the first four were studded with garlic and roasted, they were yummy. Still lots more to come.
Yesterday Tess had her 11th birthday, we know here date of birth because when she was a puppy she was micro chipped but it was never registered to an owner, how she ended up in a puppy farm as a breeder and then being rescued we will never know, if only dogs could talk the stories they could tell.
Yesterday was also the anniversary of move 3 years WOW, it sometimes feels like we have been here forever and sometimes it feels like we have just moved in I must do some photos showing the ranch has changed over 3 years.
Great work on the border Dawn, campfire tea looks lovely, Happy Birthday to Tess and congratulations on three years.
ReplyDeleteThe border has been a bit of a bug bear for me glad its crossed off the list now
DeleteHello Dawn, hard work halved is always wonderful! We have just thrown away an adult size plant (enormous really) of the same spiky plant in the ninth photo down form the top. I don't know the name of them but boy are they a dangerous plant. When they get bigger they develop inch long needles on the end of each strap. They then send out a huge flower spike and die off. They are probably okay for you as you have land and plenty of room, we had them growing in pots in a court yard. Not very clever but then we also didn't know what this plant would turn into either. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI have grown them before, the side next to the path we used to shear off the points to avoid accidents
DeleteIt must be lovely for you having Martin home and being aable to work together.
ReplyDeleteThat campfire tea looks so good.
Happy Birthday Tess and congratulations on your three years at the ranch-x-
It is great having him home more
DeleteWell knock me down with a feather - 3 years and you have achieved so much and that was even before Martin was home full time. Hats firmly off to you! I can't wait to see the photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Tess! What a lovely looking dog she is. Hoping to meet her in the not too distant future :D
I am loving the campfire tea! Is that a long way from the house? We have a fire pit area but it's in the garden and would purely be having tea there for the experience rather than proximity to the house lol. Is it the same for you?
Everything is looking great Dawn, you really are an inspiration.
the fire pit is down next to the orcahard were we put the Tipee so not too far away
DeleteIt must be wonderful being together at last, you achieved so much individually so you really must be a force to be reckoned with. Looking forward to seeing the photos and the building changes as they happen.
ReplyDeleteThings are moving along a storm now, in return e will get more leisure time
DeleteBloody hell Dawn only three years, you have changed the place totally, well done you, nice to see an outside tea cooked on camp fire, you work so hard, the fun has to be there as well. Here,s to the rest of your adventure.
ReplyDeletenow the real work starts
DeleteIt must be very satisfying Dawn to see it all coming together - but what a lot of hard work has gone into it.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to reap the rewards you have to put the work in first
DeleteIt must be lovely to have company when working, you've achieved so much in 3 years but I bet if it's anything like our old place then there'll still be plenty to do in another 10 years time! The work never ends with self-sufficiency.
ReplyDeleteThe list is never ending and plans are afoot for new things to try
DeleteHappy Anniversary on the move!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteHappy birthday to Tess and happy anniversary to you, I am sure that it has gone faster than you imagined! Hope the next three and beyond are just as great!
ReplyDeleteI am sure they will be Amy its been a real rollercoaster of a ride
DeleteAw, happy birthday Tess. I'm sure she would have lots to tell if she could talk, but mostly how happy she is to have ended up with all of you xx
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear the tales Tess could tell
DeleteHappy birthday Tess!!!! What a sweet face!! We had a doggie birthday here this week too!
ReplyDeleteThe work that you and Martin are doing is great Dawn! I love the camp fire food too!
Tess is a sweetie through and through
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