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The Cost of Land - Part 2
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 |
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Wonderful transformation and well presented. Congratulations to you.
Peter. |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"Peter Crosland" wrote in message ... 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!! -- Chrissie http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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!) Very pleased it worked out so well for you. |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"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 |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
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.... ) |
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The Cost of Land - Part 2
"Mark" wrote in message ... 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..... ;~)) -- Chrissie http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk |
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