Teds Corner is finally under way.
By teds
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After many weeks of cold wet weather the sun finally came out over the weekend so at last my chance had arrived, I could get Teds Corner under way.
Paul bless him! helped me with the heavy work (gardening is not his cup of tea) and emptied the compost into the willow containers. He also put up the canes for the runner beans, while I planted up the Clematis and Agapanthus. I also planted up three Heucheras into large hanging baskets, which is a bit of an experiment. I will add some trailing begonias to accompany them later on in the season.
The daffodils and tulips I planted in the autumn are now starting to poke through in their tubs, giving me a hint that spring is on its way. While I was planting I notice one of the local cats was balancing on the willow containers legs akimbo, and he was managing to avoid the sticks I had put in the earth! I couldn’t believe it – talk about Houdini!! LOL. I chased him off and have now put netting around the canes. I just hope that stops them.
I have black cloth over the raised beds to warm the soil for the seed potatoes, this helps deter the cats. The arch for the roses and clematis has gone up now so Teds Corner is starting to take shape. I will let you know if it’s been mission imposable for the local cat population! cue music…
The new arch
Rasied beds for seed potatoes
Tea for two looking back to the cottage!
Mission Impossible!
Ted’s Shed
Ted’s Corner from the bedroom window
6 Mar, 2011
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thats coming on beautifully
6 Mar, 2011
You have some great ideas, Teds. I'll be watching with interest how your corner develops. These willow planters (boxes) are new to me...have you made them yourself or do you buy them already made?
Hope you are successful with dissuading the cats from digging in your new planters!
7 Mar, 2011
What a cosy little place and it looks so well organised. You must have put in a lot of hard work - Well done !
7 Mar, 2011
It's great ! You have done well. It's going to be nice sitting there in the coming seasons. Good luck with your raised beds. I hope the cats leave them alone. I have my doubs about that though, but I hope you can deter them somehow.
7 Mar, 2011
looks just ready for a lovely pot of coffee and a plate of cakes on that table.
7 Mar, 2011
Cant wait to see how it develops - lovely.
7 Mar, 2011
Clever girl, it looks wonderfull! If you have neighbours accross the road, they must be delighted with the view of your revamped carport. It would be great if they followed suit, what a colourful place it would be! Well done Teds, that's a marvelous transformation!
7 Mar, 2011
be lovely for a street party!
7 Mar, 2011
Great idea stikitoffee! Depending on whether you can be bothered and do get on with your neighbours Teds, why not later in the year have a coffee morning for charity, or similar, that would bring them over for a visit to your lovely garden. I know I'd be delighted if one of my neighbours invited me!
7 Mar, 2011
Well as it happens Helenium and Stickitoffee we are having a street party for the Royal Wedding. We have all got together and weather permitting, have organized games, a raffle for charity, best hat and pudding competition and barbeque. I'm very lucky to live in a small court of 9 cottages. We all get on so very well, and go out together every Christmas for a game of skittles and supper. Last summer we did have the neighbours round for chicken and chips in a basket. Pam and Mervin live opposite the car port and are very keen gardens, they have a much bigger back garden than myself. We often swap plants and look after each other garden when we are away on holiday. Whistonlass I was lucky, I got the willow planters from green fingers wed site a bargain at £9, they have now gone up to £27 pound each. Thanks all for your lovely comments :)
7 Mar, 2011
Sounds like like you'll all have a great day, cant wait to see the photos! Oh and about the best hat comp, well my money's on Paul winning it! LOL!
7 Mar, 2011
well done teds ~ you're all organised.
hope you have a great time, looking forward to the photos, as the plants grow
7 Mar, 2011
Wow...you really bagged a bargain with your willow planters, Teds. I'm never in the right place at the right time for bargains....must up my game! lol
7 Mar, 2011
It looks like a lovely arrangement... and without all the weeding!
7 Mar, 2011
you have been busy, its all looking very nice. I love your wicker troughs.
9 Mar, 2011
Beverley I got the wicker troughs from greenfingers £9. Teds Corner is for growing veg as my back garden is so small, it used to be a parking space, not any more! LOL
9 Mar, 2011
It`s looking really good Teds, you are making excellent use of a small space. :o)
11 Mar, 2011
Hi Labdancer is surprising what you can grow in pots. We had veg and spuds for about 12 weeks last year.
11 Mar, 2011
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Looks great Teds
6 Mar, 2011