Certain things have to happen now that we're proceeding with the driveway upgrade at the Homestead at Struan Farm. While we're not sure as yet if the drive will be concrete or gravel/metal with concrete edging, we have decided to put in two concrete parking spots on either side of the drive. This will require taking out "Ella's Garden," one of our raised limestone rock beds, as well as a paving stone parking area that we've been using at the house. The latter will be grassed.
First and foremost, we spoke to Ella about "her" garden, and making a new one up at the new house. She was okay with that. So then I got stuck in.
I redeployed most of the plants and bulbs to other areas of the gardens, and removed the limestone rocks surrounding the bed.
Next I tackled digging up the paving stones. These will be recycled and used for paths in my veggie garden at the new house.
Truth be told, this was really hard work. I found that I needed to take a break before I fell over, I'm only halfway done. While it's easy to lift out the stones, they're heavy and it's hard on the hands. (Note: snoozing dog, yep, it's a dog's life.)
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