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GARDEN TASKS ... with a little help ?

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Trees … blossom … flowers …

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Gardening is rewarding … but is often hard work too …

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If only I had some helpers …

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‘Hmmmmm … looks like the lawns need mowing’ …

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’I’ll use the small mower on the front lawns’ …

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‘This is a John Deere mower … makes a neat job’ …

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‘The back lawns require muscle … a bigger machine’

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‘Important to take extra care on the corners’

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‘I can mow EVERYTHING … pebbles … flowers’

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‘The mowing is complete, and ready for inspection’

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‘A final sweep with the lawn broom’

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‘Lawns all trim and tidy’

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‘Hey … the wheel barrow from the Terra avatar pic !’

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‘Ooooops … this doesn’t seem quite right’

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‘Is this more like it ?’ … ‘Shall I push faster ?’

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‘Excellent .. top speed .. and heading for the aubrieta’

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‘Rain on the way … gardening finished for today’ :o)

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’We’ve many more gardening jobs planned’

‘Thanks for visiting’

‘Hoping to see you again soon’ :o)

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What an excellent blog, and such clever helpers you have! They look very well trained and your garden looks very well tended!

8 May, 2013

 

Thanks birthday girl . :o)))

8 May, 2013

 

TT as always an excellent blog and a real joy and a pleasure .

Thank you

8 May, 2013

 

Hi Kath ... thanks :o)))

8 May, 2013

 

So enjoyable TT and the team. Its wonderful seeing so much colour in your garden.

8 May, 2013

 

Now i know what to teach Kayleigh lol..... Clever Conker and Truffle helping you keep your garden looking so lovely... o:))

8 May, 2013

 

Thanks Holly .. :o)
Kayleigh would need a VERY miniature mower ..
..might take her a long while to cut a whole lawn. Lol.

8 May, 2013

 

yes she would wouldnt she lol..... :))

8 May, 2013

 

All looking glorious. How hard those boys have worked; hope they got a big bowl of water and some extra Bonios for all that.

8 May, 2013

 

Hi Tuesdaybear ..
Thanks ... yes .. lots of extra doggie treats :o)))

8 May, 2013

 

I wouldn't mind your two helpers here TT
:o))
No wonder your gardens always look so perfect :o)

8 May, 2013

 

Thanks Hywel ...
It's been an intensive mowing week ;o)

8 May, 2013

 

With helpers like that no wonder your garden always looks so lovely, I know your secret now.

8 May, 2013

 

Wonderful blog Terra. You always make it fun. Love it.

8 May, 2013

 

Nice to see them taking pride in their work TT - best little helpers anyone could ask for :)

8 May, 2013

 

Lovely blog Terra, and such good helpers, your garden is lovely as ever, now I wonder if my Millie could be a helper too.... :-)

8 May, 2013

 

Thanks folks ..
Lizzie ...
my secret is out ... I couldn't manage my gardens without my canine helpers :o)
Angie ...
My helpers are very meticulous .. no rough patches ;o)
Warwick ..
Millie would be good at mowing ... lots of muscle power... and accuracy... and enthusiam :o)

8 May, 2013

 

Lol yes she has plenty of muscles :-)

8 May, 2013

 

I think the sunshine encouraged Conker and Truffle to get out there,with lots of enthusiasm..like us all lately :o) They have done a good job as always..do you actually have anything to do in your garden,Terra, other than stand back and admire it? Lol.....I'm just wondering how they would interpret 'weed and feed' on those lawns ! :o))

8 May, 2013

 

Lol. Sandra ...
I just wander around with the camera ;o)

8 May, 2013

 

Wow, didn't they both do make a good job of the lawn! Well done Conker and Truffle, I will have to borrow you to sort out my lawn. :-)

8 May, 2013

 

Hi Lijemc .

Thank you ... I'll send Conker and Truffle to London with their mowers. .. just name the day... ;o)

8 May, 2013

 

Great blog TT,really enjoyed it.Garden looking really nice too, so well done Conker and Truffle,lots of hard work there,not sure what your owner was doing at the time.
Lol!

8 May, 2013

 

Lol. Dick .. someone has to be supervisor ...
thanks for your lovely comments ... ;o)

8 May, 2013

 

your garden is beautiful a real credit to you and your clever helpers:-)

8 May, 2013

 

Wow....you have two wonderful helpers there Terra. :0))))

8 May, 2013

 

Lol, Terra.
They make a great team, although they must have been dog tired.

8 May, 2013

 

Hi Flossikins and Linda ..
glad you like my garden helpers :o)

Thanks Mouldy .. Lol.
dog-tired, but doggedly determined to get all the lawns tidy before the rain arrived ... :o))

8 May, 2013

 

Great to see your boys working hard in the garden, you have trained them very well Terra, hope they got a hug and a biscuit ;0))

8 May, 2013

 

How great to have such willing helpers TT and all spick and span before the rain arrives clever boys..super job:o)

8 May, 2013

 

Lol, TT.
Believe me or not, but I knew, who will be those heroes who will appear on the lawn and help you to put this small world in order again.
I would like to ask, is it blooming Berberis otawensis superba on the top picture?

9 May, 2013

 

Thanks Carole, Neena, Katarina ..
My helpers worked hard to finish their garden tasks before the weather turned windy and showery.

Hi Kat ..
... sorry I'm not sure on the name of the Berberis ..
If I find it, I'll send you a message ...
Clever you to guess the identity of the hero helpers !

9 May, 2013

 

Such hard work, they certainly earn their bonio's
So much fun I nominated it for goypedia
Another great Team Terra Production xxx

9 May, 2013

 

Hello Pam.. thank you ...
my garden helpers did work very hard ..
:o) xxx

9 May, 2013

 

Well done Conker.Perhaps you could help Truffle with his mower technique. A jolly well done job!!!! I'm away for the weekend...perhaps you could come and look after my plants.I'm not sure that I trust Lloyd and Paddy!!!!!

9 May, 2013

 

Hi Paul...
some mowing in Essex sounds good ..
I'll consult with the canine helpers ;o)

9 May, 2013

 

Your helpers put the ground force team to shame (and they're better looking!) Lovely pics TT :o))x

9 May, 2013

 

Thanks Annie ..
not sure how my helpers would be on painting fences
;o)) x

9 May, 2013

 

awww i just love ur blogs hun ....just poping by to see wot ur up too ..... hows ur new little helper we sent u , not seen him out yet ... xx

9 May, 2013

 

Hi Cristina ... Thanks ..
... lovely to see you !
Little helper you kindly sent is wrapped safely in the shed, along with Gromit and the others... waiting for warmer weather before they emerge !

xxx

9 May, 2013

 

lovely blog, TT - as always, full of great pics and great humour. do the mowers actually work?

9 May, 2013

 

Well done Conker and Truffle you 've worked so hard and deserved your treats, you don't get dirty either unlike me.
Lovely blog Terra, made me smile, especially Truffle and his navigational skills, lol.....

10 May, 2013

 

so cute :) LOL..I can mow pebbles, I can mow everything

10 May, 2013

 

Brilliant Terra - how on earth do you get your helpers to pose for the camera so well?! Really enjoyed reading this :)

11 May, 2013

 

Hello Terra.
Your dogs, Conker and Truffle are not only beautiful but also very clever. And your garden is gorgeous.Lovely colours early in the spring and so neat and tidy. Brilliant blog. I enjoyed it.

12 May, 2013

 

Fantastic to see your canine helpers being so busy! You have trained them very well! :-)) Your lawns always manage to look so well looked after! Lovely to see Conker & Truffle looking so fit & healthy!

12 May, 2013

 

Thanks everyone ..

Fran ...
Conker's mower makes 'real chugging sounds' and Truffle's mower makes authentic noises too...

Sue ..
to protect my flowers, maybe for Truffle's mower, the navigational answer would be Satnav ? ;o)

Nick ..
when I photograph the robin, I look around and find that my dogs are already posing, waiting for photos.. Lol.

Balcony ..
I wish I could mow the lawns as neatly as my helpers ... it's hard work ! ;o)

13 May, 2013

 

TT I hope you paid them well!! what is the hourly rate for canine help these days? smashing pics and some wonderful pics of your beautiful Spring garden, always a joy to read...xx

14 May, 2013

 

Hi Dotty ... Thanks ..
The Bonio rate per hour goes up on rainy days.. Lol.
xxx

14 May, 2013

 

I should hope so TT.......xx

14 May, 2013

 

Lol.. xxx

15 May, 2013

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