In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive, so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

Wonderful transformation and well presented. Congratulations to you.

Peter.

"TheGardener" wrote in message
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In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of
buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we
should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said
land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't
own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story
and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk



Excellent transformation, and nice piccies too. Though it seems to me that
you did an awful lot of work before you actually owned the land, seems a bit
risky to me, if you're neighbours had changed their minds or moved on or th
elegal stuff hadn't panned out for some reason, there might have been an
awful squabble. Glad it didn't turn out that way though.
Duncan

"TheGardener" wrote in message
...
In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of
buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we
should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said
land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't
own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story
and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk


WOW what a stunning transformation in such a short space of time
.......Congratulations

"Druss" wrote in message
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"TheGardener" wrote in message
...
In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The
Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of
buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus
of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we
should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said
land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't
own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete
the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story
and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic
intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk



Excellent transformation, and nice piccies too. Though it seems to me that
you did an awful lot of work before you actually owned the land, seems a
bit
risky to me, if you're neighbours had changed their minds or moved on or
th
elegal stuff hadn't panned out for some reason, there might have been an
awful squabble. Glad it didn't turn out that way though.
Duncan

We get on so well with our neighbours (fortunately) that we decided the risk
was worth taking in order not to lose more time while the bindweed grew ever
stronger! If things hadn't worked out, I'm sure we could have come to some
arrangement!

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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Groundforce eat your heart out!



Ah, but we didn't complete this in only two days ;~)
--
Chrissie (not sure whether to be flattered or offended!)
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

"Druss" wrote in message
...
"TheGardener" wrote in message
...
In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The
Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of
buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus
of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we
should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said
land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't
own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete
the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story
and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic
intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk



Excellent transformation, and nice piccies too. Though it seems to me that
you did an awful lot of work before you actually owned the land, seems a
bit
risky to me, if you're neighbours had changed their minds or moved on or
th
elegal stuff hadn't panned out for some reason, there might have been an
awful squabble. Glad it didn't turn out that way though.
Duncan

We get on so well with our neighbours (fortunately) that we decided the risk
was worth taking in order not to lose more time while the bindweed grew ever
stronger! If things hadn't worked out, I'm sure we could have come to some
arrangement!

--
Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
...
Groundforce eat your heart out!



Ah, but we didn't complete this in only two days ;~)
--
Chrissie (not sure whether to be flattered or offended!)
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

Hi, it looks excellent, would you like to come and do mine

Marcus

You were meant to be flattered! You made a garden that will last to your
wishes not what somebody else thought you should have. Well done!!!

"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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You were meant to be flattered! You made a garden that will last to your
wishes not what somebody else thought you should have. Well done!!!


Oh, in that case, thanks very much!!
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Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk

"TheGardener" wrote in message
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In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of
buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we
should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said
land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't
own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story
and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive,
so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)


Very pleased it worked out so well for you.

"TheGardener" wrote:


In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The Cost
of Land) about how much land might be to buy, as we were thinking of buying
part of our neighbour's garden which he no longer used. The consensus of
opinion was that it was hard to put a price on such land, and that we should
make him an offer. Well, this we did, and took possession of the said land
in September 2002. As the wheels of the law grind so slowly, we didn't own
the land legally until earlier this month - yes, 11 months to complete the
legal stuff. Anyway, to get to the point, as several people at the time
wanted to know how we got on, I thought you might like to see the story and
pictures of the transformation of a weed infested plot of land into
something like a garden! Have a look -
www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/newgarden.html (Very graphic intensive, so
be patient unless you're on broadband!)

Nice.. A little desingerish for my liking but I'm fussy like that;-)
Give it a few years to 'lush up' a bit and it'll look fab I think;-)

A lot of hard work shows in it tho-)

Congrats.. You can come and get started on the grim creepers here in
London now!-))
//
Jim

TheGardener typed:

In May 2002 (yes, I know it's a long time ago!) I posted a query (The
Cost of Land) (snip)

I hope you've enjoyed looking at these pictures of the transformation as
much as we have enjoyed working on it.

Yes i did thank you..

We're now looking for the next project!!

Ahhh well i can help you there....my address is...
and i've got 5 acres of swamp i've been meaning to make a start on for the
last 30 years.... )

"Mark" wrote in message
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snip

We're now looking for the next project!!

Ahhh well i can help you there....my address is...
and i've got 5 acres of swamp i've been meaning to make a start on for the
last 30 years.... )


Mark, this sounds like my dream water garden project..... ;~))
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Chrissie
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk