Of course I could have cracked the pot myself, but somehow to break a perfectly good pot seemed like vandalism and I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. So I was pleased when I found the wind had blown over one of my pots in
A visit to our local Welsh garden
centre to buy some Alpines seemed to be in order. So eight quid later I was
back at the cottage with five nice little plants and a bag of medium fine
golden gravel. Alpines, I was informed by Google, need a mix of fifty percent
garden soil and fifty percent gravel as they must have good drainage and standing
water will rot their roots. This probably explains why I haven’t had much
success with succulent Alpines in the past, although It’s obvious really as
they grow on rocky mountains in the wild.
Of course, what with all the Welsh
rain, it wasn’t until I was home that I had the chance to make my garden. I was
really looking forward to it, but it was raining in Manchester too. Not to be put off, I covered
the kitchen table in a couple of plastic sacks, got a bucket to mix the soil
and grit, and off I went.
It was as much fun as I knew it would be, reminding me of
the moss gardens I used to make as a child on a kitchen tray with a mirror for a pond. I soon became
completely absorbed in placing the pot shards in just the right way,
backfilling with the soil and gravel mix, and planting my tiny Alpines so that
they looked as natural as possible. It took a couple of hours, but the time
flew and I was quite pleased with the finished thing.
I topped my creation off with, not
a fairy, but a little elf Holly bought for me on a school trip years ago who had never really found a fitting home.
I think, at long last, he has now.
I think, at long last, he has now.
Clare Pritchard
ReplyDeleteThat's really nice x
Andrew Height
Thanks Clare. I'm really pleased with it.
Lorna Gleadell
Garry is impressed
Val Wynne
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Val Wynne
How cute
Andrew Height
Easy to make Lorna.
Andrew Height
Better than throwing it away Val.
Rebecca Jane Brookes
This is just brilliant andy.
Sarah Farmer
U r are just multi talented young Andrew. That is really beautiful x
Andrew Height
Thanks Sarah. This time of year gives me the gardening bug.
Jayne Butterworth
There is no end to ur talents andrew. Ur a very clever man. Me and paul miss u. X
Kathryn Salthouse
That's fab!
Clare Pritchard
Just a bit of track, but when is the glass business starting up again in new premises hun?
Andrew Height
Every home should have one Rebecca. I'm thinking of doing an indoor version
Andrew Height
Andrew Height
I still don't have a date Clare.
Cloe Fyne
Love that x
Andrew Height
Find yourself a broken pot and have a go Cloe. Milo would love it.
Cloe Fyne
You must be joking! I can't do anything with a normal pot, let alone a broken one!
Lindsey Messenger
Wow.... Love it
Andrew Height
I bet you could make one Lindsey.
Lindsey Messenger
Might well give it ago
Dawn Marshall
Cool
Carmel Payne
That's great Andy!!
Tim Preston
wonderful
Sharon Taylor
yey, I knew it! Looks really good Andrew Height, my pot is still in tact and I am like you don't want to be a vandal :O)
Andrew Height
I think it was Sharon Taylor that brought this idea to my attention. Thanks Sharon!
Sharon Taylor
you have executed it perfectly.
Andrew Height
Some garden centres give away broken pots Sharon.
Sharon Taylor
I have asked at everyone I have been to, but no joy as yet, all in good time. When I have left work might be an appropriate time!
Sharon Taylor
I have been offered voluntary exit, so roll on August and a new stage in life.
Andrew Height
Hooray! Pleased for you.
Maree Roberts
very nice
Sharon Taylor
thank you, it is scary after over 30 years, but in a good way. Just have to find a part-time job for 2/3 days a week, but no rush thankfully as I will get a small pension. OMG I will be a pensioner at 52!!!!!!!!!! I hope I can get the discounts ;O)
Andrew Height
Pensioner at 52 - sounds like me a bit.
Sharon Taylor
and do you get OAP discount?
Andrew Height Nope.
That won't kick in until I get state pension at 66.
Ricardo Listeretti
Tremendous work Andrew. C'est Magnifique!
Rebecca Jane Brookes
That would be brill, my dining room is being themed with outdoorsy things. Might be an idea
Vicky Brickhill
Wish I was that clever. My attempts at anything arty look like a 2 year old did it!
Sandra Bouguerch
Great idea x
Catherine Halls-Jukes
I am with Vicky...brilliant x
Andrew Height
Nothing more satisfying than any sort of gardening Ricardo.
Andrew Height
Cacti and airplants Rebecca.
Andrew Height
Try Vicky, you can do it.
Andy Lloyd
Very clever Mr H. Your creativity knows no bounds.
Andrew Height
Not my idea Andy (check Pinterest) but pleased with the execution. I will definitely make more.
Mel Mackuin
Very very good and maybe even excellent
Mel Mackuin
OK excellent!
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