architects
the world of architects, designs, planning and budgets I knew we wanted an architect to help design the extension and the new layout in the old part of the house, rather than someone who would simply produce the drawings for planning purposes based on my ideas. There are things I know I want to include →
trees
Q. Can you have too many trees in your garden? A. Yes, definitely. We inherited approximately 3000 trees when we bought this house. OK, so not that many, but we have half a dozen rowans, two crabapples, an apple tree, a couple of flowering cherries, a twisted willow and a twisted pear, contorted hazel, magnolia, →
one month in
It’s been an odd few weeks. When we moved here it was scorching hot. Today’s it’s chilly and →
Introducing Number Eight 2.0
New home, new project, new neighbours, new challenges. It’s a two bedroom semi, built using local materials and →
fencing round 2
There was a problem with the blog hosting and I couldn’t create new posts. It was so far down our priority list to get it fixed that it’s taken us the best part of a year. Anyway. We’re back now. I’ll update you on all the super exciting* stuff over the next couple of weeks. →
uphill gardening
A before and after photo, lest we forget how far we’ve come. We’ve spent most of the past →
Rip it up and start again
It’s happening! The builders are here, clearing the gravel as I type. Say goodbye to an unloved, underused, →