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Category: A Gardener Who Gardens | Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:03 pm

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In March my husband Chris' boss Andy had to quit due to health reasons, mostly back trouble (don't we all know about that one). Chris was left holding the fort with a bunch of ancient tools and a rickety old truck only good for the dump. He was left with a decision ... whether to gain employment with someone else, or to take on the business himself.

We decided to make a go of it as a team. I have been gardening for many years in our own garden and with my limited knowledge and 39 year old body (emphasis on the old) became partner of 'Gardensmith'!

Since then I lost my father to cancer in April and my Father in law in June, whos' ashes are currently sitting on our kitchen windowsill (where is the socially accepted place to put a loved ones ashes anyway)? We also sold our house and treasured garden of 18 years in June so this year so far has been a rollercoaster mix of emotions and exhaustion. I suppose this blog is to put things into order for my addled brain, so if anyone also enjoys reading this then all the better!

To improve our standards we have replaced the truck. It was a serious health hazard and over the last few months as money came in we have replaced the strimmer and mower, which had snapped after only a few weeks.

We are very lucky to have taken on several beautiful gardens (I'll post a few pictures later). We specialise in working on larger gardens which suits Chris' impressive knowledge of plants as our clients want a great variety of shrubs and plants which can be tricky to care for.

I shall endeavour to play catch up so that I can name a few more plants. I know what to do with them but when it comes to naming plants I am pitiful.

I suppose this blog will be a bit of a tales of misadventure and as I am a fan of photography, it being one of my many previous jobs, a photographic record too.

Well, I must be off, part of the deal of me working is that Chris takes on some chores so he's got Wednesday as his day to cook. I'm off to enjoy a frittata, lucky me.

Bye
Love Rachelx




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Jewell wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:17 pm:

Life is a roller coaster and you are taking the ride with grace. Sorry the last year has had so much loss.

Would love to see you and your gardening endeavors.

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Mrs Smith wrote on Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:42 am:

Aww thanks for that. Hopefully life will settle for a bit, gardening keeps me busy though!

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