Of Cable Tables and Broken Butterflies Review 2020 Part 2

The lovely weather continued and at last visitors came back. Everyone was glad to have a break from the lock-downs.

July

We created a "beach" in the pond and sourced turf for the edges. The wildlife was back immediately.

Cordoned off to establish new grass

A new beach

We placed the fairy palace in a different position. Many children enjoyed peering inside.

We enhanced our outdoor seating area with potted geraniums and troughs of sedum as well as potted climbers and a fig.

The sunflowers and dahlias were totally amazing.

The cable drum fairy table became a focal point for young children.

August 

The colours in August were amazing. People came for well deserved breaks and we had our own mini-holiday in the Owl yurt. The garden and farm became even more of a paradise.

Sun King sunflower

Bunting to cheer everyone up.

 

September

In September we decided that the small apple tree was unproductive and Steve had help from Fletcher to dig it out.

Anne created this stunning butterfly on the side of the cob shed.

The wonderful weather continued.

October

We were totally bewildered and upset when the latest cobbing just dried up and peeled away including the beautiful butterfly.

During the second lock-down, my sister, Paula often walked to the garden for a cuppa and to do a few jobs. We three are in a support bubble.
 

The Michaelmus daisy was its usual flamboyant self.

November

In November a new hard road was being laid, leading down to the yurts. And there was plenty of top soil for the garden.

I began the marathon task of thinning out the flowerbeds where matted perenniels have taken over.

December

We were well ahead with jobs just before Christmas with beds cleared and dug and the herb garden having a make-over.

We had many lovely days right up until Christmas. Here we are enjoying our teabreak in the sunshine.

We have a had a great year in the garden but oh how we have missed the more regular visits from the family .... for sausage sizzles and picnics under the trees. Let`s hope we return to a more normal kind of year for 2021.

Best wishes to all who read my blog and health and happiness for the new year.