2011---- mmmm----here already. The passing of the old was so quiet this time. I joined a friend at his little house in the Waitakeries. What a sight. You often see people on TV with gardens that are bursting with produce and admire their attempts to be self-sufficient. Well Doug has really made an attempt to do this. On a small usable section site, he has made huge progress. He made raised beds, built from his own plans and there is now barely a part of his garden that isn't productive.
Amongst all this he has achieved a balance that invites you to sit and contemplate. I love the mixture of flowers an veggies that are organized into areas where you feel like you are moving into different rooms; each with its own feeling and view. Doug has organized every available space but he hasn't neglected the relaxing aspect of his garden. There are many places where you can sit and contemplate his efforts and rest for a while, reflecting on your own world.
I can think of nothing better than coming home (if you had bothered to leave the beautiful spaces) pouring a glass of wine and just sitting. I hope I can do something that is even half as successful as Doug. I'd be happy with that . Good on you mate.
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Amongst all this he has achieved a balance that invites you to sit and contemplate. I love the mixture of flowers an veggies that are organized into areas where you feel like you are moving into different rooms; each with its own feeling and view. Doug has organized every available space but he hasn't neglected the relaxing aspect of his garden. There are many places where you can sit and contemplate his efforts and rest for a while, reflecting on your own world.
I can think of nothing better than coming home (if you had bothered to leave the beautiful spaces) pouring a glass of wine and just sitting. I hope I can do something that is even half as successful as Doug. I'd be happy with that . Good on you mate.
CHECK OUT MY OTHER BLOGS
1) THE FAT BUGGER SERIES
2) THE DIJATC SERIES (Damn --it's just around the corner)
Look out for my new website sometime in May 2012
Thank you for the compliments Neil. I love my garden and I am glad you enjoyed your time in it. You are most welcome to come any time you want and write, relax, contemplate, drink, fornicate, provericate, duplicate, and just ate!
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OMG you are so naughty (but i like you --as one of Kenny Everit's characters used to say) LOL oops its supposed to be PML (pissed myslef laughing)
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