Where I live: Thurles, Co Tipperary
Member since: August 2010
Last here: 483 days 15 hours ago
About my garden: I am relatively new to gardening, having only gotten into it three years ago. Until I fell in love with it, I never understood how addictive it could be! I have completely renovated our front garden by removing what was a jungle of densely planted trees, shrubs and a front wall covered in Cotoneaster. I then painted our front wall, levelled out and reseeded the lawn (first time it was done in 44 years!) and put in a border on each side. One side is planted in cool shades (blues, pinks, purples, whites) while the other is composed of yellows, reds, oranges, whites) Both borders are mixed planting next to the wall with the 'cool side' comprised of a mauve lavatera, blue wave hydrangea, Bowl of Beauty peony, Burgundy Sparkle eucomis, hosta, agapanthus, wallflower, mixed lupins and delphiniums, a toad lily, campanulas, bergenia and saxifragia. The 'hot' side by the wall is planted with mixed snapdragons and gladiolus, irises, azaleas, a stately yucca, white peony, mixed lillies, a Re
More about me: I'm originally from Kentucky, but have lived here for seven years now. My family would be from Cork (up the Rebels!) and I'm married to a Tipperary farmer. Munster Finals can be a minefield at our house!
We have two children: Kat and Dervla. I'm heavily involved in the GAA as a mid board officer and club officer, as well as working the gates at matches.
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Lots of bulbs for a great spring display!
05 October 2010 19:48:53
Was very busy last week planting over 200 hundred bulbs in the garden. Among all the daffodil...
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