Starting from scratch
Tags: Gardening · Sustainability · Self Improvement
A soggy, stripped lawn felt like an inland beach when we moved in. I've brought in landscapers to plan the new garden, ordered topsoil and started buying plants. This post covers starting a garden from scratch, fixing waterlogged soil and planting herbs like thyme, rosemary and lavender in South-West Britain.
Rolly's Take
This blog resonates with those who find beauty in beginning anew, especially amidst the chaos of life’s uncertainties. It's for the kind of person who sees a barren patch of ground not as a setback, but as a canvas for transformation, eager to cultivate both a garden and a deeper connection with nature. With each post, there’s a gentle exploration of patience and resilience, inviting readers to nurture not just plants, but their own aspirations. Here, the act of gardening unfolds as a metaphor for growth, offering solace to those who yearn for a sense of grounding in a world that often feels too transient.