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On My Oasis – First Forays in a New Garden
We’ve had the house a couple of weeks now, but bad weather and the desperate need to crack on with the interior has resulted in the garden becoming a) a dumping ground for carpet and waste and b) a literal dumping ground for Beetle. Inside, it’s become apparent that I’m AWFUL at painting and decorating – gutting a house? Yes, that I can do. Painting, wallpapering and getting a good finish? Uh-oh. After a few days of utter frustration I realised I needed to get outside and do something I knew I was good at; GARDENING. Just as well too, as my new shed arrives on Monday!
My new and thin garden is being cut into ‘rooms’
The three main jobs I need done before we move in is the shed foundation, the aviary foundation and the greenhouse. With a long, thin garden the last thing I wanted was the traditional lawn-with-a-border-either side. Instead, I’m going to break the space up into zones/rooms/areas – whatever you want to call it. I know, I know; garden rooms are sooooooo over. BUT, when you’re dealing with a rolling pin shaped garden, you really need to dissect it into bits if you’re to change the sense of space.
For this reason, I’m moving the aviary halfway down the garden which has the benefit of helping to split the garden in half. It also means that I’ll actually be able to see the birds from the house, instead of needing a pair of binoculars! The shed-come-birdhouse will be situated next to it, with an arching path leading from the Mediterranean garden by the house to the obscured lawn and cutting. The birdhouse will sit atop the slabs whilst the aviary will rest on the bricks (left).
I’ll admit, though I used a spirit level and sand to get everything as flat as possible, it’s not an exact science and there are few bumps along the way. BUT, it’s a self-service cheap option for my own use so I’m not too bothered if I need to patch a few gaps once everything’s in place. With the chickens removed to their own coop, the birds will be free to live happily once again!
One other thing I’ve realised in transporting all my plants to the new garden is just how big the new garden is or, to look at it in another perspective, how small my current patch is. I measured the aviary and spray painted the lines out twice because it looks far too small. It is the right size. I’ve also got HALF my plants down at the new house now (below). Whilst all those pots looked a lot at home, they look piddly now! This means a number of things; I’m going to have to control plant spending because, now I have room, I’m going to be out with the wallet AND I need my greenhouse asap so I can start to grow seedlings!
My current plant collection looks pathetic!
With the shed arriving next Monday and the greenhouse (or the first components off – whatever fits in my car) next Wednesday, the garden layout is really starting to take shape….I’m excited for some warmer weather!!
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