Finished at last!

oh wow! rose!!! hasnt that come on! i love the wild flowers and the green paths with all the different beds.
when will you be opening to the public?

WOW, what an incredible make over Rose!!!

What a difference Rose. Very well done!

Hahaa Stickie, do you want to cut the ribbon! Thanks.
Thanks Lil, I've really enjoyed doing it.
Thanks Sheilar for the lovely comment.

Rose - that looks beautiful! Such a difference from when you took it over. The grass looks as if it's been there for ages, and the shape of the beds is lovely. And so is the wildflower meadow. You must be thrilled to bits with it, and I bet Jack is grinning from ear to ear!

Wow rose what a difference. It's looking amazing. I love what you've done with it. Fingers crossed we get some sun and you can go out and enjoy it.

Absolutely amazing..lost for words, well done Rose! :)))))

Rose it looks fantastic and you have created a lovely garden in such a short time, I love the various beds and the wild meadow is really something and should attract lots of visitors for you to enjoy, I think Jack would be very pleased with what you have done on his plot...

I have no doubts that Jack will be delighted when he looks down on this!

What a challenge and what a result!

It is really, really lovely.

The Committee must be very proud of you Rose. The only comment I would make is to make sure you cut out the Couch Grass roots that penetrate the beds from the paths when you are not looking. These can grow to 4' long, its a lot of work digging them out. I know !
A Qualcast push mower @ £35 from Argos is a good investment to keep the paths mown and looking good.
Anyway, you have done a great job. Congratulations.

What a great job, Rose! You should be feeling very proud and satisfied now. It's like a different garden altogether and the meadow is just lovely.

Oh Rose that all looks amazing, I love all of it but most of all I love that wildflower meadow. I love the pathways the borders, the arch, you have done a fantastic job. You deserve some sunshine and a big glass of bubbly. Give yourself a pat on the back for a JOB WELL DONE! Jack knew what he was doing when he asked you to take on that project, he will certainly be happy with it all. Great re-cycling as well, he bought those canes because he knew you would use them and you certainly put them to good use. lol. :O))))))) Now have a rest and enjoy yourself I can see the grin on your face right now. lol :O)

Well done from me too. All that hard work has really paid off.

that works fab,well done to you

great work Rose! you have an artistic flair, the layout and edging of each bed is lovely. It really is a space to meander around and enjoy!

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Thats me dumb struck by the way :-)

yes Rose ~ ribbon grass??

willinilli ~ dumb struck?????????????????????????????

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I should think Jack would be grinning from ear to ear - that's a wonderful job, very well done! I think all the people in the houses beyond are cheering too - what a lovely sight they all now have from their windows! Well done indeed! :o)

Yes I should think Jack is very pleased. You've achieved a lot in such a short time. It's wonderful what you've done. I hope the weather improves now.

Wow, that's truly incredible Rose. You must be exhausted! But very, very satisfied as well! I love your grass paths in that lovely pattern and it's amazing to see the wildflowers coming in to bloom. I'm also really impressed by your re-cycling and making great stuff out of 'nothing'. Brilliant...what an achievement! :D

what a jewel of an allotment Rose, and such a stark beginning.
i agree with Karensusan, love your recycling but your wildflower meadow is fantastic, in fact the whole design is inspirational and so well done.
how many cuppas have you drunk on that bench during the work and now it's done? bet it gets a lot of use, with you, your lovely granddaughter and the cats squeezed together.
great achievement, lovely glow of satisfaction there...lol

My goodness, where do I start to say thankyou to you all. I can't believe I got such a big response. I'm really touched!
Right, well here goes, thankyou Mel and I can't believe the
grass took only one week to grow. At least the rain did some good.Thanks Samjp and Michaella. The sun will be a bonus!
thanks Chris and Lincs, I wonder if Jack would be smiling down on me! Knowing him, he would give a little cough like he did and just smile.
Thanks Dianne Bully for your comments. I know only too well what couch grass is like. I've been trying to get rid of it since I took the veg side on and this side was even worse! I have a really good electric mower which goes on a long extension from our house and have given it its first cut. That was very satisfying.
Thanks Ojibway, Drc726, Watchitgrow, Sarahm and Naris.
Thats a good name for a gardener , Watchit, I hope its not just the weeds you're watching!Lol
Thanks Willinillie, is that a first for you then! lol.
Thanks Hywel, I really hope we all get some good weather soon! Do I remember saying you like the rain! That was probably before we had so much!
Thanks Karen, it certainly was hard work, but I enjoyed it.
Thanks Resi, many many cuppas brought across by hubby. This was totally my project and he left me to it. He can't actually do a lot now as he's partially disabled.
And last, but not least, thankyou so much Barbara.You sounded as excited as I was once it was finished. Thanks for your encouragement and yes, I am grinning as I read this! You know me so well!

Wow, that's amazing... what a transformation... you've done a fantastic job there, goes to show what can be achieved from reclaimed materials and hard graft... very inspirational..

Yes I always say I like rain ... well I do, but I like sunshine aswell :o)

In a perfect world , Hywel, it would rain at night and sunshine in the day. We've actually had 2 days of sunshine! Thanks Suzy for your lovely comment.

Wow! and Wow again! What an amazing makeover and what a talented lady you are Rose..I am so incredibly impressed with all the work you have done on this project..I imagine Jack would be smiling down on you indeed my friend!

Thanks Flori, can I call you Flori? I can't believe looking at this blog again that I did all this! Definitely wouldn't have the energy to do as big a job as this again! I feel worn out just looking at it now! lol.

Every one calls me Flori so by all means Rose..It has been lovely to meet you and bit by bit I will get through your blogs and keep updated... I am full of admiration for you and what you have achieved my friend, I really am..\0/x

Now you are making me blush, Flori! how nice of you to go to all this trouble at looking at all my blogs. I shall have to return the favour!

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the wild-flower meadow is perfect :-) its really hard to know what one should say when one comes across such a wonderful achievement :-) iam really no good with words rose, sorry! but i really think you have done a grand job here :-)

from marybells.

Thank you Marybells. I think you said it perfectly ! This took me back to a time which I sometimes miss. The house and gardens were close to our hearts and was , in the good times there , a special place and although we are very happy here, it would never measure up to that !
Thank you for going to the trouble of looking for it !