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Penny Albertella's avatar

Having watched you enjoy your garden during this epic project you have convinced me! As you say the garden will be maturing nicely as you finish the interiors and next summer will be even more magical!

JP Clark's avatar

That’s the hope Penny. I’m very glad of it that’s for sure.

Gail Platt's avatar

I'm right with you JP. In the midst of all the chaos, filth and turmoil creating a little sanctuary is the only way to restore sanity. Along with a glass of vino. Chink. Chink.

JP Clark's avatar

Couldn’t agree more Gail!

Lesley's avatar

Fabulous advice JP. May I also say you are looking as fabulous as the garden 😊

JP Clark's avatar

Why thank you x

Anne Andrews's avatar

As always such a brilliant article.

JP Clark's avatar

Thank you Anne

Sue's avatar

This makes so much sense JP, especially as we are having the best summer ever! A little oasis of green and somewhere to sit definitely saves your sanity. And builders do make a mess - you can't have a great build without a mess. Enjoy the coming down of the scaffolding - so excited to see the reveal. Have a great day x

JP Clark's avatar

Glass going in next week Sue.

Karen's avatar

I love your planning structure.

JP Clark's avatar

Oh thank you!

Moira's avatar
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I absolutely see sense in this JP. After all, if you love gardening and your garden, it brings you peace and comfort when your home is in disarray and you’re struggling to see the bigger picture. Plus why miss the sunshine?

JP Clark's avatar

Exactly that Moira.

Christine B Lewis's avatar

I agree JP, well said!🙋🏼‍♀️🫶🏻🏡🌱🪏🌺

JP Clark's avatar

So often there’s no money left at the end of a project, at least if you started part of the garden before the renovation one would have somewhere to enjoy the outdoors.

Christine B Lewis's avatar

Exactly!👍🏼 🌱🏡

Susan LEE's avatar

Great article and wish I would have thought of this sooner. Good advice to take forward tho.