The Tea Garden’s Progress

A couple years ago we started a garden – a big one. I’ve always dreamed of having a garden. The weeds were winning the battle for the lawn. We don’t use sprays, we have fruiting plants that we love to harvest and also – the critters! We have so many critters! Chipmunks, birds, salamanders, insects, toads, snakes, and so much more.

I wish I had pics before we started. My old computer with all the photos crashed and they’re gone. The video starts more mid-progress. Hauling all that sod out was hard hard work. I had regret starting the project, it was such hard work. We did it all manually. Shovelling and hauling sod. Shovelful after shovel full. Once the hard part was done, it was much more enjoyable. We put stone blocks in at the very end of the season (it was much more affordable this way). We spent a lot of time pounding rocks to make them level. They’re a bit more wonky this year after the winter, but nothing I’m stressing over. It won’t be too hard to put them back into place. Gravel was added to form the pathway and the little round area where we’ll be putting a seating area.

There is tons of room for more plants. It’s going to take years to get it full. I’m sticking with perennials. Every year it will be more and more full. Future plans are for lighting: fairy lights, or ground path lights. I haven’t decided. There’s still a lot to do and I love it. I can’t wait to have high tea in the tea garden. I’m sure breakfast and candlelight drinks/dessert in the garden will also be fantastic.