tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post1568203149951213104..comments2023-12-02T04:13:31.786-08:00Comments on The Singing Gardener: I have a confession to make........Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-28173755455854415572012-02-28T14:41:20.384-08:002012-02-28T14:41:20.384-08:00I am absolutely delighted with it all. The front d...I am absolutely delighted with it all. The front door especially looks wonderful and so do the patio doors. They have not quite finished so coming back tomorrow to do the 'finishing off' bits and then I will post pictures. No more draughts! So glad you are pleased with yours too!DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-88241805388222503282012-02-28T12:22:29.020-08:002012-02-28T12:22:29.020-08:00So how is it all looking? Are you really happy wi...So how is it all looking? Are you really happy with it all?<br /><br />I am pleased with ours...I was so excited when hubby told me they'd finished that I took some flexi time and came home from work early to look at them! (I need to get out more clearly.)I_Want_A_Simpler_Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874965844639310027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-71829054877444850952012-02-28T05:42:18.690-08:002012-02-28T05:42:18.690-08:00I hope so too, also photos of my first apple pie m...I hope so too, also photos of my first apple pie made with my own home grown apples!DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-61900673517293786712012-02-28T03:53:26.215-08:002012-02-28T03:53:26.215-08:00Money definitely well spent :) Hope to see pics of...Money definitely well spent :) Hope to see pics of the apples in a few years time.Willow92https://www.blogger.com/profile/09260484519499398341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-90227892341700488182012-02-28T02:32:46.819-08:002012-02-28T02:32:46.819-08:00I like the way you put that. 'Spending is when...I like the way you put that. 'Spending is when you waste money on something you don't really need!' It is a good way of thinking of things.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-52538475164430989112012-02-28T02:31:43.681-08:002012-02-28T02:31:43.681-08:00Good luck with your windows too! My three men are ...Good luck with your windows too! My three men are here working on mine as I write! Can't wait to have it all finished and done.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-65679334490503294602012-02-28T02:29:03.948-08:002012-02-28T02:29:03.948-08:00Funnily enough, I planted a small blue spruce in t...Funnily enough, I planted a small blue spruce in the front garden, the first week I was here too. It is a tiny little thing at the moment, but I am looking forward to watching it grow.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-31952452664087358442012-02-28T02:27:32.610-08:002012-02-28T02:27:32.610-08:00Nothing could be better than that! I can't wai...Nothing could be better than that! I can't wait for the weather to improve enough that I can spend days outside in the sunshine working at the Earth. Nothing like it.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-41247775061737473062012-02-28T02:26:28.456-08:002012-02-28T02:26:28.456-08:00I have planted up some tomatoes in seed trays insi...I have planted up some tomatoes in seed trays inside now, plenty, because I absolutely love tomatoes - lots of varieties too. I will be trying my hand at saving seeds at the end of the season!DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-20251864518645808942012-02-28T02:25:09.613-08:002012-02-28T02:25:09.613-08:00Hi Sarina, yes, I thought that it would take a few...Hi Sarina, yes, I thought that it would take a few years to establish, but I can look 10 years down the line and imagine the lovely apples I will be able to bake with.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-74189549057899746512012-02-28T02:24:20.027-08:002012-02-28T02:24:20.027-08:00Thanks for t advice, I have to admit that I never ...Thanks for t advice, I have to admit that I never thought of that! I assume that there are preservers out there that don't leech nasty chemicals into the veg growing soil?<br />haven't seen any rabbits yet, but I guess it is too cold for them at the moment. I think they would have trouble getting over the wall, but I will keep my eyes open.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-54094907551415205092012-02-28T02:21:59.323-08:002012-02-28T02:21:59.323-08:00Strawberries are definitely plants that I want to ...Strawberries are definitely plants that I want to add to the garden, nothing like growing your own. My mum has alpine strawberries in here garden, and although they don't produce loads, what they do produce are absolutely lovely.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-7239934975912775972012-02-28T02:20:52.199-08:002012-02-28T02:20:52.199-08:00Money very well spent. I am looking forward to a f...Money very well spent. I am looking forward to a fine day to get out there and start work. Looking for a spot for my lavender now.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-30228615670626261812012-02-27T21:22:05.518-08:002012-02-27T21:22:05.518-08:00That's not spending :) Spending is when you w...That's not spending :) Spending is when you waste money on something you don't really need. You're taking care of your future, and there is no limit to how much you can invest in that :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-27276093353953869342012-02-27T14:12:24.219-08:002012-02-27T14:12:24.219-08:00Wise choices to spend your money on. All sounds g...Wise choices to spend your money on. All sounds great to me.<br /><br />Good to hear the new doors are coming in! I did worry about that on your behalf from a safety aspect. Would you believe we have to have three new windows at our place and guess what...they're being fitted tomorrow! Cue spooky music....I_Want_A_Simpler_Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874965844639310027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-83823022068188489292012-02-27T13:41:05.541-08:002012-02-27T13:41:05.541-08:00You'll always be glad you spent the money on t...You'll always be glad you spent the money on those very good items! Especially planting the apple tree. I planted a small blue spruce the first year I bought my house, and it's been a great pleasure watching it grow as the years unfold. It reminds you of those first happy and exciting days of being a homeowner at last! Plant some more - you really will be glad you did!MTVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13503109991875159708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-14895731096879764932012-02-27T13:10:36.912-08:002012-02-27T13:10:36.912-08:00Absolutely nothing wrong with that, you are doing ...Absolutely nothing wrong with that, you are doing exactly what you need to do. Growing your own food can be considered an investment in your future that will (hopefully) return way more than you put in. Just think of it as a little exercise, and then being outside in the Spring when it's pretty and beautiful is like a minivacation, and harvesting food that you've grown yourself well what could be better than that?1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-83612975617258970882012-02-27T12:43:13.521-08:002012-02-27T12:43:13.521-08:00Look at it all as an investment! And as for the se...Look at it all as an investment! And as for the seeds you bought - you'll never have to buy them again because you'll save seeds from the plants that grow! Voila - free seeds!Laura@OurWeeFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021147150607987627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-83009543060606724522012-02-27T10:58:38.670-08:002012-02-27T10:58:38.670-08:00Your apple tree will take at least 3 years to full...Your apple tree will take at least 3 years to fully establish in your garden, so you might not see any apples growing until then. And then it will be only 2 or three for the first year producing. Make sure you get the help of someone in the know how to help each January with correct pruning or else there will never be any decent apples. As Ilona said, all those costs were living costs, so don`t feel too bad about it. It always needs a mega effort to get started. Enjoy the fruits of your investments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-54930166596621580852012-02-27T10:40:57.767-08:002012-02-27T10:40:57.767-08:00Sounds great Dan. Don't forget to thoroughly p...Sounds great Dan. Don't forget to thoroughly preserve your wood (even if it is pressure treated) as when we have bought this type of wood in the past and cut into it, the treatment has hardly been absorbed. Check your garden boundaries for rabbits as well, and as you are so far north, don't sow too early. It is the best thing in the world to serve up a meal and know you have grown most of it. Good luck with your doors and windows.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-26095214953008795192012-02-27T10:33:36.705-08:002012-02-27T10:33:36.705-08:00you have to specualte to accumilate, and allof wha...you have to specualte to accumilate, and allof what you have bought will reap rewards for you, I will be getting out into the garden again soon, will be buyign more strawberry plants this year to add to what we already have as the whole family love them. Cant wait to see pics of the riased bed, will be making some myself this year tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374600534592412579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-45886612273780081342012-02-27T10:18:34.916-08:002012-02-27T10:18:34.916-08:00MONEY WELL SPENT I'D SAY DAN ,I'LL BE GLAD...MONEY WELL SPENT I'D SAY DAN ,I'LL BE GLAD WHEN THE WEATHER GETS BETTER TO START MY GARDEN. I LOVE LAVENDER REMINDS ME OF MY DAD SO ALWAYS HAVE LOADS.HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL.<br />LISA Xtwo plus 3/prettyvintageroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616008485390350019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-7224456963446696742012-02-27T09:27:23.684-08:002012-02-27T09:27:23.684-08:00Cold and wet in my part of Lancashrie too! I plant...Cold and wet in my part of Lancashrie too! I planted 6 different tomato types, some peppers and some chillies this afternoon, all on windowsills now waiting for the sun. later in march will be the others and this weekend will be putting up that raised bed outside ready for the onions and peas etc. Lovely way to spend time.<br />DanDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-8115463863132165712012-02-27T09:25:33.248-08:002012-02-27T09:25:33.248-08:00These are all great things and I can't wait fo...These are all great things and I can't wait for all my seeds to start growing now! Don't know if I ever said, but if I didn't, I love your blog.<br />danDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652989316053170663.post-44459611510360435982012-02-27T08:56:09.561-08:002012-02-27T08:56:09.561-08:00Brilliant things to have bought Dan - but I would ...Brilliant things to have bought Dan - but I would think so as I have an allotment! You have to speculate to accumulate.Growing your own food is a great thing to do - no food miles and you know what's gone into it.Good luck with it - it's cold and rainy in my bit of Lancashire today.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.com