Spring garden plans {HDYGG}

Spring is on the way and it's that time of year when we look out at the garden with a mix of panic and excitement.
The weekend was partly sunny so we sacrificed a day out and turned our attentions fully outside the back door.

Since having chickens, plus the addition of the wettest Winter ever, the garden has turned somewhat muddy. We made the decision to move the chickens and free up a big space for a veggie plot again.
The ground needed a dig so I grabbed the spade and fork and went for it. Maybe a bit too much as my back is still recovering.
An hour later and I felt rather satisfied.
I paused to take a look around, and think about how we wanted it to look.
Our plans include putting in a new dividing picket fence and gate between the main garden and the veggie plot, replacing a falling apart neighbouring fence to make the garden fully chicken proof and reseeding the lawn when it warms up - I blame the free range chickens for that one.
Also at some point I want to re-establish some life and colour out there.
For now I have to make do with a small clump of crocuses and some snowdrops poking through from next door.

What plans are you making?

Linking up with the adorable Annie...

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365 #8 {Half term}

Finally, a week of lie ins and no packed lunches.
Just the one appointment with the dentist and we had a free week to fill at our leisure.
And the sun actually shone - occasionally.

365 #8

Dyrham Park {National Trust}

We haven't been to Dyrham Park for a couple of years, even though it is only about 20 minutes away.
The weather on Sunday enticed me though.
The husband was at work so it was a chance to catch up with a friend.
We stretched our legs, the children ran, found mud, dragged branches, built booby traps and slept well that night.
The grown ups walked, chatted and indulged in cream teas.
As usual the camera phone snapped away.

On a day like this you can see for miles with the views stretching across to Bristol and over to the Severn Crossings. The trees provided hours of fun and the snowdrops were in full bloom. A quiet courtyard for a lunch of cream teas and refuelling of energy. In the gardens and grounds we spotted bees, more snowdrops, natural arches, vegetables growing and, of course, sticks.

A great space to run free or just still sit and admire.

I'm linking up with Annie...

...and with Country Kids...

x x x





365 #7 {Achievements}

It was a mixed week of frustration and personal achievements. The weather obviously being a constant frustration for everyone and some goals achieved for myself and the boy...

365 #7