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Gardens are such magical and enchanting places, ever changing (even on a daily basis and improving with every passing year.
I don't have a massive garden but a fair sized suburban London backyard space, which I have packed with plants and created many paths throughout the garden to give a sense of journey, mystery and an element of discovery.
I am normally drawn to architectural and foliage plants with interesting leaf colour and texture. But this year I was inspired by a documentary named "Bees, butterflies and blooms" by Sara Raven and have added lots of flowering plants especially the single flowers rich in pollen and nectar to attract a variety of pollinating insects. Now that the garden is in bloom, there is a buzz in my garden that I have never noticed before. The garden is now truly alive with the gentle hum and buzz of bees and hover flies and fluttering of butterflies from flower to flower. It has also helped attract all manner of beneficial critters which keep the lil beasties in check too. The garden just provides endless hours of enjoyment and relaxation.
Gardening can be a very solitary business but in fact your never really alone. All I can say is whoever has a garden and is involved in it is truly blessed. Where would I be without a garden to plant my dreams.

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primetim31

This was obviously a labor of love...amazing! You should put your gardens in the running to be featured on the reality tv show that yardshare.com is talking about. Good luck!

Posted: Jul 23, 2012, Flag

bode

Breathtaking creation. You are artfully gifted & fueled with passion.

Posted: Jun 30, 2012, Flag

qnbee91

Simply beautiful! You certainly have a keen eye for design.

Posted: Jun 30, 2012, Flag

viviantracy@gmail.com

I would not want to live in the house. I want the outside.

Posted: Jun 29, 2012, Flag

Diy Nutz

What a stunning garden... Many hours invested indeed. :

Posted: Jun 28, 2012, Flag

momashouse

love it...would love my yard to be similar!

Posted: Jun 27, 2012, Flag

inspiringdesign

Lovely garden, great job!

Posted: Jun 26, 2012, Flag

freshdesign

You definitely have a green thumb! I would love to have such a relaxing and beautiful backyard. Thanks for sharing, you should be very proud of your work.

Posted: Jun 26, 2012, Flag

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