Well, dear friends, there has been quite some consideration regarding the estate gardens. My lady guardian, despite her professional toil and charity work, has found some time in her erstwhile busy schedule to turn thoughts to the home front, in particular, the gardens of our small estate. There has been much pondering, research, measuring and head scratching. A new border has been started and work begun to remove an old hedge; measurements taken and calculations made for the order of whips for the new hedge. The small sun terrace has been reviewed; for some time it has been obvious that it would need renewing. My guardian's had put this off for some time however the proverbial bullet bitten and a date set for the upheaval to begin. Oh my goodness, the mess that will ensue. It has to be said that a low profile will be kept on my part during these operations. However, it will be a delight to partake of one's meals "al fresco" during the summer months.
The new border has been enhanced with good old fashioned scented roses of quite the most delightful of gentle shades. No plant has been left unconsidered in the search for plants that are becoming and enhancing with the added benefit of attracting the wildlife.
The sanctuary garden is also receiving a review, with old plants past their best removed and a good tidy up for the rest of the borders. Such a satisfying job with the added benefit of a beautiful garden to behold once it has established.
The onset of Spring and British summer time have put a spring in my guardian's step and our small estate is benefitting from this. One has to monitor their enthusiasm, therefore I spend many an evening and weekend with them in the garden, weather permitting. Despite the extra hours of sunshine, we still have sharp frosts, as we did this very morning, and the winds can be quite cold from the north or east. Oh I do delight in the springtime, such a beautiful time of year.
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