tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post2402973230578520681..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Weeds and TreesSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-80054243455781244442014-04-25T19:17:43.520+01:002014-04-25T19:17:43.520+01:00Have some similar weed orientated flower beds myse...Have some similar weed orientated flower beds myself! Love the story of your Great Grandfather and look forward to seeing what LH makes with your wooden treasure!landcuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539783011453017316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-16287600362229113692014-04-24T15:54:13.186+01:002014-04-24T15:54:13.186+01:00How good is that retirement plan! I liked finding...How good is that retirement plan! I liked finding out about your paternal great grandfather's business. My maternal great grandfather made furniture too - chairs to be exact. His claim to fame was that he made chairs for Queen Victoria. I have some that he made : )Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855403299773356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-79176027843984104372014-04-24T11:46:38.473+01:002014-04-24T11:46:38.473+01:00Not a bad idea that!! Although we are running a &...Not a bad idea that!! Although we are running a 'closed system', so nothing leaves :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-27504609281010736232014-04-24T11:45:35.121+01:002014-04-24T11:45:35.121+01:00Nope ... it happens here too, although some of the...Nope ... it happens here too, although some of the 'weeds' have the most beautiful flowers and are being left for a while :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-10661990085309858622014-04-23T18:51:27.076+01:002014-04-23T18:51:27.076+01:00Oh that sounds lovely. What a good idea :)Oh that sounds lovely. What a good idea :)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590711062458033145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-59426112839552386702014-04-23T18:18:05.455+01:002014-04-23T18:18:05.455+01:00that sure is a big tree. cant wait to see what you...that sure is a big tree. cant wait to see what you do with the timber!<br /><br />Weeds.... seriously why do they grow quicker than normal plants or is that just in my garden???Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-14199663077921848562014-04-23T13:20:22.810+01:002014-04-23T13:20:22.810+01:00It's all taking shape now.
Jane xIt's all taking shape now.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-68797882191069401532014-04-23T11:11:16.263+01:002014-04-23T11:11:16.263+01:00The weeded garden looks great Sue. It always makes...The weeded garden looks great Sue. It always makes a difference. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-90408789213274015582014-04-23T10:32:19.307+01:002014-04-23T10:32:19.307+01:00Recycling again, the best yet!
Do you know anyone ...Recycling again, the best yet!<br />Do you know anyone with a Smokery? They might like some of the chipping s to use, maybe barter for some smoked fish/meat/cheeses?<br />Looking forward to seeing the table and sitting out area, a bit jealous though, lol! Sandies' Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022362234675324965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-90498268396543763382014-04-23T09:45:25.639+01:002014-04-23T09:45:25.639+01:00That front border looks great. I love the idea of ...That front border looks great. I love the idea of making a table out of the base of the tree you've felled. I can imagine sitting there in the sunshine with a lovely cream tea! XBridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545418260169484456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-47725957207132140282014-04-23T09:21:08.256+01:002014-04-23T09:21:08.256+01:00The remaining stump has been cut off at a specific...The remaining stump has been cut off at a specific height so that it will become a large table base. We are topping it with a few pieces of Welsh slate and will put benches and chairs around it so we can enjoy the wonderful view across the valley and watch the sunset.<br /><br />So its for us not the insects ..... they have two acres of woodland to set up home in I really don't think we need to build anything specific for them :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-65918643199411987852014-04-23T09:16:19.412+01:002014-04-23T09:16:19.412+01:00What a difference you are making. I'm sure toe...What a difference you are making. I'm sure toes shrubs are very appreciative. Not sure if it would be possible, but how about drilling lots of holes in the reaming tree stump to start it off as an insect hotel? A few flowering plants around the base would encourage them to investigate the area and discover the 'vacant rooms' ....Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590711062458033145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-13754389471841513802014-04-23T09:08:49.617+01:002014-04-23T09:08:49.617+01:00What a difference you've made to the front bed...What a difference you've made to the front bed. Love how you both have a plan on the go xBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-33603421411913192462014-04-23T09:06:06.196+01:002014-04-23T09:06:06.196+01:00Your shrub patch looks much nicer and the weeds sh...Your shrub patch looks much nicer and the weeds should be reasonably suppressed by the chippings.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-19210079874244042822014-04-23T08:49:17.902+01:002014-04-23T08:49:17.902+01:00Your hard work seems to be paying off, all looks r...Your hard work seems to be paying off, all looks rosy in the garden. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-1867262087904023212014-04-23T08:31:02.847+01:002014-04-23T08:31:02.847+01:00I always feel terribly sad when an old tree is fel...I always feel terribly sad when an old tree is felled, but I do understand.<br />At least it will be put to good use and will carry on down the ages when made into furniture.<br /><br />I live in a period property, the timber frame is oak.....I often look at the huge timbers and wonder about the magnificent trees that were felled to erect this property.<br /><br />You most certainly have made up for the loss by all your wonderful plantings........Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.com