gapvic Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm proud of my garden . Other than a few big old trees, there was nothing here when we moved in. I've created the garden from scratch, myself. I've been out mowing and weeding today and took these photos. They are not particularly good, but I just wanted to share as I think it's starting to look really nice. It will look better in another month or so when things start to flower :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 How wonderful!! I just adore large mature trees ..and some of the 'old plants like your Acanthus clump :) That chimney and the building are just divine.... I am thinking of B/w photos..... Some say poplars are a pain..but they make such a wonderful green screen /boundary :) I do like that curving rose bed ..and think your clumping daisies etc are a great idea :) Pink blossom always yells "Spring", doesn't it ? Thank you - you have a beautiful spot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Looks like you have your own paradise happening there Gapvic. :) Beautiful gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Gorgeous garden, I spy a little grey in the 4th shot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I spy a little grey in the 4th shot. I had to go back for another look! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Beautiful gapvic, looks like your hard work is paying off, what a lovely spot :D The gardens are one of the things I really miss from the UK, especially here in Perth - not too much gardening here in the sand :laugh: This was one of the last places I went in the UK before moving over here, a stunning garden :) http://www.greatdixter.co.uk/garden/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juddabug Whippets Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I spy a little grey in the 4th shot. I had to go back for another look! :) Lol! Me too :) nice pick up! Gorgeous photos gapvic! I hope to have a gorgeous garden like this one day! Right now we have a suburban garden, small but delightful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Oh wow that is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 It's gorgeous. Excuse my ignorance but what is the tree/bush with the pink flowers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Beautiful gapvic, looks like your hard work is paying off, what a lovely spot :D The gardens are one of the things I really miss from the UK, especially here in Perth - not too much gardening here in the sand :laugh: This was one of the last places I went in the UK before moving over here, a stunning garden :) http://www.greatdixter.co.uk/garden/ You need to visit the hills CC, plenty of gardens up here. Have a look at the Open Garden website for WA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Looks superb Gapvic, and I love your bluestone outbuilding with the gorgeous roof too - jealous heaps!! What was it, an original house or stable or dairy? We're going to Lavandula (near Daylesord) next weekend, as much to see the buildings as the lavender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Thanks everyone :) ! Drumbeat, they are crab apples (Malus Floribunda) - I've planted a pair that lead into the orchard (you can see the orchard behind them in the pics). They are beautiful. PossumCorner, that little building we believe used to be a dairy. There are original wooden shingles under the tin roof. This building, and the bluestone house, were built in the early 1870s. There was another building but all that remains is a large bluestone chimney. I've spoken with relatives of the family who first settled here and their family history says that a house here burnt down, so I'm guessing that there was a weatherboard building attached to the chimney at some stage. We also have a lovely old shed with cobbled floor and a manger that runs along the length of it :) . The bluestone house is only small - it is currently two rooms, but at some stage there was a second internal wall that has been removed. Amazing to think that a large family of eight squeezed into such a small cottage. I've not been to Lavandula but the photos I've seen of it look just beautiful. I don't think we're too far from you - we're down at Redesdale, about half an hour south of Bendigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Beautiful garden. Thank you for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Gorgeous garden, I spy a little grey in the 4th shot. :) Hehehe so did I :) Beautiful garden gapvic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Wow your own piece of paradise :D absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks so much everyone for your comments! The greyhound is Zephyr :) A few from today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Stunning! You are very talented not just with gardening either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdog Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Did you take before photos? Later on it will be so satisfying to compare. I cannot find the grey ?!! I love the last picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 God just beautiful gardens gapvic. Paradise ! You should be very proud of your achievements. Just lovely :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks all :) . Yes, I do have before photos. Hankdog, the greyhound is in the fourth photo and is off to the right. He's white and brindle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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