Fayes' Botanic Obsession

Faye · **Posted:** Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:52 am

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Taa daa, the pool paving has been completed, now I have 1 day this week to make the gardens look mega beautiful, don't quite think I can achieve much more in that time. The property has certainly seen some improvements in the last 6 months which has been an ongoing attempt to update the tired exterior and hopefully maintain a better standard of presentation. Only 6 days until Perth Garden Club come for their Sunday meeting here. I hope they won't be too disappointed after seeing it at its award winning best in 2007. Oh well it is an ongoing project and it can only get better, that is the plan anyway.

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The roses were cut back in anticipation about 45 days ahead of time and are doing well as expected. Looking forward to Easter so I can chillax a little and just play in the garden to my hearts content.

Faye · **Posted:** Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:48 pm

It is raining outside now and the water is being channelled down the downpipes, a bit novel really. Up until a week ago the gutters used to allow the rain to drip through the rust and on to the garden. I got used to that sound and I miss it.

Faye · **Posted:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:12 pm

Progress shots of the garden under development.

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Had two trailer loads of sawdust delivered today, it went a long way and made a big difference, so I ordered two more for tomorrow cause I just love it.

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Faye · **Posted:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:15 pm

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Dinner is underway thanks to my beautiful daughter, so I guess I had better finish unloading the trailer load of mulch. Jamie (boyfriend of daughter) helped me in the garden today, cause I made him. He did a very good job, perhaps she will be allowed to keep him :wink:

Faye · **Posted:** Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:17 pm

Did I tell you, "I love my garden" :love:

The Hopefulls · **Posted:** Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:49 pm

looks great Faye, wish i had even 1/2 of what you have......i think maybe you should let her keep him for a little while anyway. :thunbs:

Faye · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:37 am

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Oops might be late for work. Just wanted to share the progress :thumb:

Axl · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:24 pm

It looks beautiful Faye! but..........................that ute.................it's the wrong colour!!!

Faye · **Posted:** Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:43 pm

Axl wrote:

It looks beautiful Faye! but..........................that ute.................it's the wrong colour!!!

Not only wrong colour... it is not a Falcon Axl :sad2:

However the Hilux and I are developing mutual respect for each other, it would rather come home with me cause I take it 4Wdriving around the fire break. :thumb:

Well it is over, Aaaah! The Parth Garden club had their monthly meeting here, 50 people picnicing on the front lawn it was a bring and buy which meant that members brought along their home grown plants and they were sold off cheaply to other members. Here are a few shots of the day!

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