Sunday, 28 July 2013

Old men garden times

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I been out shopping for herbs



The pile has got smaller
The beer fairy has lent a hand
A very little hand
This is my clever idea for taking the dirt up to the top garden the wheel barrow doesn't fit very well, it's to wide to go through the gate so this is my shopping trolley with it's basket removed it carries a full bucket at a time , too heavy to carry but easy to wheel.

It only took ten trips to fill up the bathtub.

A few rests were taken on the way
Then this cheery smiling bloke turned up for coffee and cake and pitched in to help.
The beer fairy has turned his jobs over to the younger bloke.
He even got the wheelbarrow past the gate, it was a tight fit.

I t looks a bit sparse at the moment but will fill out as the herbs grow.

Now these two are off to a 70's birthday party and a get together for old truckers
A good time was had by all.
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20 comments:

  1. earthen-magic28 July 2013 at 22:13

    ...(O:

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  2. Victoria28 July 2013 at 23:09

    What a great idea for your herb garden! I'm sure all the hard work will be worth it, getting to enjoy fresh herbs!

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  3. Anonymous28 July 2013 at 23:10

    I love love that garden, is perfect! Your herbs will look amazing growing in that tub, how cool this is!!!

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  4. eileeninmd28 July 2013 at 23:15

    How nice, to have more helpers. The work get done so much faster. It is a cool idea using the bathtub for your herb garden! :)

    Have a happy week ahead!

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  5. Michelle29 July 2013 at 00:14

    I love your use of the bathtub! The beer fairy plays an important role, you know :)

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  6. Susan29 July 2013 at 00:14

    Oh Merle, you are very humorous. Love your writing style. Got caught up on your blog, too. Somehow I missed the post on your bringing dirt to the tubbie.

    I think your herbs are going to look great in that! Keep us posted.

    Glad you had help! Susan

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  7. Noelle the dreamer29 July 2013 at 03:00

    Looking forward to see your herbs growing Merle!
    Tub, a nifty idea!

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  8. Anonymous29 July 2013 at 10:00

    Nice work. Don't forget to show us some growing progress photos.

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  9. Manzanita29 July 2013 at 10:22

    I was here this morning but for some reason I couldn't comment. Your dirt pile is indeed getting smaller. Congrats. Lucky you got some help and lucky the cheery bloke came to visit. The tub is a great idea and so is the push cart. I'll have to remember that one.

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  10. Heirloom treasures29 July 2013 at 12:57

    Looking good Merle, That's a great idea putting herbs in the bath.
    I've just been browsing your photo's on your side bar. Great memories.x

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  11. River29 July 2013 at 18:30

    Well done. That tub is going to look lovely when the herb all start spilling over the sides.

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  12. Stephanie30 July 2013 at 01:16

    Hi Merle! I love the bathtub - very cute and creative :)

    Hugs to you!

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  13. Yamini MacLean30 July 2013 at 01:27

    Hari OM
    Hello Merle, was delighted to discover your blog - it's fun and bright and I too adore your bathtub planter! Love the cottagey feel of your garden and Angus and the cats are gorgeous!! Will be returning to Sydney after 2 years in a few weeks and it was great to get an early 'sniff' via your piccies. Hugs, YAM xx

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  14. Barbara Neubeck30 July 2013 at 12:02

    Love the bathtub herb garden,Merle....great idea.....The Beer Fairy scrubbed up well to go to the party with his mate.....
    Good to see you got some extra help with moving the soil....your trolly idea is clever...
    Hugs ..... Barb ... xxx

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  15. Ms Sparrow31 July 2013 at 07:11

    That looks like a splendid way to raise herbs. I hope you have great success!

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  16. Art and Sand31 July 2013 at 10:52

    How fun to have a bathtub in your garden. If we ever remodel our bathroom and take out the 85 year old tub, I know exactly where it will go.

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  17. Linda O'Connell31 July 2013 at 11:20

    I love the idea of a bathtub fullof growing things. I saw a toilet planted with flowers on someone's lawn.

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  18. Chatty Crone31 July 2013 at 12:53

    You bought the plants and made your hubs do the work - a girl after my own heart.

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  19. Vee31 July 2013 at 20:18

    I'm glad that you got some help with filling the garden tub. That is always a blessing. Do you have beautiful springs? I think you must have mild winters for that matter if you can plant herbs now.

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  20. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie1 August 2013 at 16:37

    I love your bathtub herb garden! Your bucket tote is a great idea - I am going to steal that one. Glad the Beer Fairy got some help and had a good time. He he. xo

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