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Category Archives: handi sandi
14/52: rocks in my head
While some people may think this is a metaphorical truth, in reality I speak of my planning process. Some days I work quite hard in the garden, and at times I wander around just looking, thinking and planning. Many ideas … Continue reading
11/52: a bridge too far
Some projects take longer to get off the ground than others. Take, for example, my bridge project. A year ago a friend gave me a pre-loved wooden bridge needing a little TLC. I had grand plans for this bridge, and … Continue reading
339/366: a seasonal change to the patio
In the interests of having a jolly holly Christmas, I thought I would make the patio a little more festive. Where has the year gone by the way? I cut some holly from my real live holly bush, and then … Continue reading
336/366: random renovation or a speedy recovery
Noticing a chair on the patio in need of renovation, I went to my material cupboard and found I still had some of the upholstery fabric left with which I had previously re-covered it with years ago. It was a … Continue reading
330/366: tropical corner on the patio
Things are moving forward with my tropical theme. I worked on the patio today, rearranging items and putting up a tropical oil painting under the pergola.I enlisted the help of the electric drill and a masonry drill bit to attach … Continue reading
329/366: nesting instinct or a basket case?
My daughter was visiting me the other day and laughed at me when I told her I was having a go at basket-weaving. I think it conjured up pictures of mental institutions in old movies, or maybe old people’s homes. … Continue reading
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300/366: the neglected chair
After buying two chairs needing some TLC from a garage sale, I set about providing the necessary tender loving care, with some help from my husband. The “before” photo shows a rather decrepit looking seat. Needing new timber across the … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, garden chairs, project 365
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291/366: edging, the finishing touch
I love adding a little creativity and originality to my garden. While doing so, I look for ways to make the completed project as low maintenance as possible. In the case of the serial planting in yesterday’s post I didn’t … Continue reading
260/366: practically perfect pruning
One of the variegated pittosporums in the backyard is manageable as far as pruning goes, although I let this one get a little out of control over winter. Although my husband is taller and has a longer reach, I decided … Continue reading
