grace
My passion for gardening and with an aptitude for designing took me far and beyond. I starting my own business designing and executing landscaped gardens
This was my first project. I had thousands of square feet to work on and that set me on to get more orders from other builders and individuals.
Right from the time I was a kid I had interest in gardening and every penny that I got as pocket money was used to buy seeds and flowering plants.
We did not have a big garden but enough to give me space to create my own.I would call it private space and no one had an entry there except a neighbour who was my best friend and she too had interest in gardening.
This interest continued when I left the shores seeking greener pastures and spent about 5 years with my sister in a city She had two balconies and thanks to me they were packed with greenery,
When I got married I shifted to a tiny flat that had just a small balcony There too I would have a few pots and plant roses and tomatoes. When we shifted to a bigger flat we were lucky to get a ground floor flat with some attached space which was a luxury for those living in cities. I was permitted to plant there
I gave up my 9 to 5 job to start my landscaped gardens designing and executing business which I gave up when we shifted to this semi rural place where I now live.
This experience came in useful when I designed our house SOLITAIRE where surely I had plans to have a landscaped garden too.
The garden that I now have has a wild look which has been done on purpose. With concrete jungles mushrooming everywhere it has become necessary to have as much greenery as possible
Our garden is a haven for birds specially for those displaced from jungles including peacocks. The fruits in our garden welcome birds of all species.
We have a bird bath that is frequently visited by these birds and it is a joy to see them frolic in there
Hope you enjoyed reading this post.
I enjoyed reading about your passion for gardening.
I had a passion for books once, which led me to owning and running a second-hand bookshop.
The only problem with such a passion, is that I miss it now with a real passion too. I wish I could go back to it, but those times might never return now.
Do not worry. You did enjoy it while it lasted.
Yes, that’s very true. We should not try to take anything away from our good times. Today is another day, for other types of good times.
I love the story. I have always wanted to be a landscaper. I used to help my boyfriend a long time ago. That’s what he did. I love your outside living spaces as you must know by now. I love the wild look, and thats what I am going for here. Kind of like permaculture, where they all work together. My problem is, is that I never planned my tiny backyard. I started with a few potted plants and two established trees in the yard. All the plants have been given to me or are from cutting, seeds and I even found some behind stores that were dying. I wonder if pro’s look at it and think what in the world was she thinking, but I love it, its like you said my space, my little jungle.
Thanks for visiting.
These days I do not even uproot wild trees that just come up. I have paths all over to walk around and that is the only space that is left that has no greenery (lol)
Gone are the days where gardens were in straight lines. Not any more. Randomly planting is the order of the day. Go for it. You can have a waterfall or a pond as any landscaped garden must have a waterbody.
Okay, good to hear. I never did like the English garden look. I have been trying to think of a pond and waterfall. Digging is out of the question, the ground would take dynamite to get down a foot. lol. So I was thinking of an above ground one, with a pond liner and bricks, or natural rock. I already have enough Molly fry to put in it for the fish.
I had enough help those days to do the digging and stuff for the waterfall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hXa9KqQOJc
Oh my gosh Grace, and you can hear that from inside too?
I have to do a small version of this. This is exactly what I was wanting. Amazing. Thank you for showing me the video.
Thanks
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You fulfilled your passion if gardening and designing. That in itself is satisfying.
It is a different feelingwhen your passion earns for you
True, it is a different and pleasing feeling.
I admire you for your perseverance and hard work. I see that you enjoy what you do so much. I wish you success and prosperity in the work of you hands and that great mind of yours! 🙂
Thank you for your encouraging words
You’re welcome anytime. Whatever is important to you, we’d love to hear about it. 🙂
Good for you to pursue your passion of gardening. Nice video and gardens.
I do not do it any more after shifting to this semi rural town
I am sure it took a lot of your time.
It was a satisfying experience. I learnt to do waterfalls watching the plumber fixing it. I have a waterfall in my garden.
You have a lovely garden; and I’m glad you were able to turn your passion into a paying job.
I got that opportunity and was happy I could do it.
Great , you have chosen great profession indeed
The place where I stay now I do not do it anymore.
Very enjoyable pictures to relax the mind.
I spend most of my time at home.