Top border waking up!

Is the obelisk where your Juniper used to be , Spritz ? Looks good as it is - so once it bursts into life it sure to wow your visitors .

Yes - that's it! This was a 'temporary' idea, I do know what I want there, but haven't managed to find one yet.

It is likely to stay, I guess - don't you?

Looks ideal and with your skill with Clematis sure you ll know of a variety that will do it justice. Ps see I do pay attention to your garden .. teachers pet ?

it looks lovely now so cant wait till it looks its best as you say :o)

That looks wonderful Spritz :)
Is that a Ceanothus near the back wall ? Or a blue flowered climber perhaps ? Solanum, Clematis ??

Now thats what I call a border, love the edging and the cobbles

Very attractive Spritz...can't wait to see it in full bloom!

Looking forward to seeing it in a month or so. Must be nice to have such a deep border - it gives you lots of room to plant so many different things. I am jealous!

Louise, that's a Solanum. There is a small Ceanothus there as well, but it's past its sell-by date!

I hope more will be in flower in less than 2 weeks...guess who's counting down to the 4th of June!!!

No, BB - no Clematis this time. I've planted annuals - Rhodochiton and sweet peas.

Janque, this is my favourite part of the garden, as it is sunny. Yes, it's great to have a wide (and long) border! It must be 40 feet by about 10
I suppose. Being raised as well gives it a great advantage!

Smashing border, perfect size as well, hasnt the 4th June come round quickly, I expect you are really excited, we used to open our last garden for The Rotary, would love to get ours in the book as there are no gardens open in our village, reckon it will take another 2 years at least.

It is exciting and scary at the same time, Dd. I shall be glad when the 4th is over, maybe even enjoy the 11th???

spritz if I lived near your garden it would be on my list and Im sure everyone who visits will be delighted.

i agree mageth. if only i lived closer. dont woryy spritz the 4th will be a sensation. [already praying for a fine day for you]

Thanks, both. :-)

the long term forecast is good for your open day

Ooooh! Thanks! xxx