“Gardening is not instant, or a quick fix, do not be fooled by those programmes, life isn’t like that, be prepared for the long haul” this is my rallying speech to new clients. Looking at The Mantles’ garden this week, just over three years since I arrived, I am proud. Not just for me, but for the Honourables. We have all worked hard. When I arrived spirits were low, love was absent, the garden was a thorn, a chore, an out of control abomination consisting of desperation weed suppressant and rough bark mulch. A desert of subsoil and Spanish bluebells.
Now it is a joy. Love has returned. My work here is not done. I hope it will go on forever. But I know it won’t. And that is fine too. Life is like that.
Off The Edge Gardening 
Wonderful encouraging words: something every gardener needs from time to time. You’ve made good progress, and so might we all.
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I am sure we all do, do you ever get that moment, when you look, and you think, yep, that is just fine.
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Yes, I had a moment like that about two weeks ago, but today I’m thinking I really must do a marathon weeding session.
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It doesn’t last long 😆
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How I love this garden. Job well done. Now to maintain this high standard!
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Thank you, and yes – upwards and onwards!
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The garden is glorious, just what I would love to achieve in mine. Patience is the quality I’ve had to learn, and it’s not always been easy.
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It doesn’t come easily to me either, perhaps I am getting better with age, maybe not! Glad you like the garden x
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Nice post and picture. xx
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Beautiful. Just beautiful. But Spanish bluebells mentioned as in the past? How? I’ve been trying to get rid of them for fifteen years. You achieved that in less than three? I ask again, how?
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There may be the odd one (hundred) lurking 😅
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A lovely blog post and a good reminder for us.
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Thank you x
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I like the thought that it won’t go on forever but it’s alright. Accepting that what we have is enough. It is a beautiful sight as it is.
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It is a get out clause for disappointment. 🙂
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It looks really beautiful but I know how much effort will have gone in to achieving that.
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It is hard work sometimes, but once you have got on top of things its not so bad.
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