Susie Greenfingers???
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Well I have joined a gardening website, and I am calling myself Susie Greenfingers and I feel like a bit of a fraud. I have always been rubbish at gardening, I just hack back the bushes, mow the lawn and clean up the bbq, thats the extent of it.
My Mum on the other hand LOVED her garden, postage stamp that it is.It really is nothing to look at, but it was hers. She was always unconventional, my Mum, and she has spent many happy summers in the garden cultivating the plants she loved. And my Mum loved all her plants, some of them are even weeds, but she would say"it’s such a pretty weed, dont dig it up!"
No one has done much work in the garden since Mum was diagnosed with Cancer, too many other things on our minds, but she missed it. The week she died, she pruned her Roses, and she was soo happy that they had flowered for her.
Now the responsibility of my Mums garden rests on me, and I have to live up to that. It is in such a mess, but I cant just tear it apart and start again, most of the flowers have sentimental value, they just need organising in a more co-herant way.
I want to make the garden a haven for me and my daughter to sit in during the summer months,to find some peace and remember.
So here I am, looking for advice that my Mum should be giving me, its her garden…. and its her name I will use for this site.. Susie…My Mum with Greenfingers
17 Mar, 2009
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Welcome susiegreenfingers. What a lovely way to remember your mum and such a moving blog. You'll find all the help you need here, just don't be afraid to ask questions when you need to and post pics too. I am a relative newbie and have learned loads from the friendly people on the site.
17 Mar, 2009
Hello Susiegreenfingers, Welcome to the wonderful world of gardening. There are so many things in my garden that reminds me of my Mum & Dad. Why not plant a shrub or plant called Susie. My Mum was Louise & I planted an Azalia called Louise. There are crocus named Remembrance & I have put those where my little dogs are buried. Good Luck & enjoy. PamD.
17 Mar, 2009
Hi Susie & welcome 2 GOY ,Its sad to hear of your Mums Passing but uv been left with a Garden she tended which is Wonderful for u :) U need 2 do a little @ a time which ul enjoy im sure once u see the Difference u make :) Thats 1 of the Joys Of Gardening ! Lots&Lots of help here from Great Members with Plant Knowledge so u wont be short of that :) Weeds r just like Seaburngirls says if u like it keep it, weeds are plants ect u dont like /Want , Id start nearer the House so ucan enjoy what u get Trimmed/Sorted & Then make your way down to Bottom !Do have fun & Enjoy :D
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome to GoY.
I have plants which I brought from my mother's garden after she died. One or two didn't survive the transplant, but others such as pieris and miniature roses are doing well, nine years later.
Do your best to tend your mother's plants, but don't be too critical of yourself if some don't flourish. Eventually, you'll want to make changes to the garden, and that's okay too.
Gardens are ever-changing. They never stay exactly the same. That's part of the fun. :o)
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome to GoY Susie.Sure you will find lots of help on this site,in maintaining your Mothers garden.Agree with jacque....start near to the house and gradually work round and out.That way you will feel heartened and encouraged to venture forth ! Good luck !
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome to GOY sorry to hear about your sad loss I am sure all the GOY members will help you with your gardening questions
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome to GoY Susie. Sorry to hear of your recent bereavement. It's nice you're keeping your mum's plants and I'm glad to hear you're going to re organize them. I think she might have liked that.
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome to Goy Susie - you will find all the help you need here, just ask!
Your introductory blog is really moving, your mum would be so proud of you if she knew you were going to continue tending the garden she loved so much!
17 Mar, 2009
Welcome from me ....good luck with the garden, but most important of all enjoy your garden don't worry about it, just take your time and you will grow to love it as much as your dear Mum did and then your daughter will do the same, it is the most rewarding hobby anyone could have, and if you need any help just ask GOY.
17 Mar, 2009
Hi and Welcome from me too. You blog was very moving. Its so nice that you have your Mum's garden to enjoy and remember her by. I'm sure you will find all the help you need on here....just need to ask. I hope you will also find a bit of companionship and some laughs too.
18 Mar, 2009
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welcome to goy and i found your blog very moving. remember a weed is a plant in the wrong place. so if your mum cultivated it, it wasnt a weed. the only advice i will give is enjoy the plants she did and think of her with fondness.
17 Mar, 2009