Ana's flock Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 This is so unusual for us I thought I'd share it with all of you peeps: OH entered a competition recently and we've won a garden redesign and makeover! Not that it needed a make over... Soooo, we can now have the chicken damage sorted. Most of the price money is allocated to the garden consultant, David Domeney (sorry but I don't know him...). Mind you I only know Alan Titchmarch and Dermuid Whatshisname (the cute Irish guy). Anyway, there will hopefully be some money left and if there's enough and I have a say on it... I am still debating whether it'll be a or a to go nicely with my ... decisions decisions... I just hope they're not going to turn my lovely 'witchy cottage garden' into some pebbles and grass and concrete constructions monstruosity. Still I'm very grateful we won the price and looking forward to the improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wow how extremely cool! Can we have before and after pics?! Let's hope there's enough £££ left over for your or !!! I'm with envy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ana David Domeny is seen on This Morning quite a bit, rather eye candyish and good at gardens! Lucky you! Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ooooh, how fantastic Well done and I hope you'll let us see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 How lovely You must take lots of before during and after photos Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wow, how exciting . If you change your mind and want to keep your garden the way it is, just send them up here . How fantastic to get a cube out of it too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ana David Domeny is seen on This Morning quite a bit, rather eye candyish and good at gardens! Lucky you! Kimmy x Oh its him Am not at all Oooo you must post before and after pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wow, How lucky are you?! Our garden is in desperate need of attention to get rid of all of the buttercup, dandelions and then resow the lawn. Over the winter Dad and I have agreed to make a proper run for the chickens, (which they can't escape from!) and some raised beds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 How fantastic. See it more like you've won a Cube and if there's enough money left over you can have your garden tidied up a bit. That would be a much better way round. I love before and after photos, so take lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 That's great - look forward to seeing the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 How super! Congratulations. We definitely need before and after pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How exciting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Wow! Congratulations! Do keep us all in the know about what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 wow! What a fantastic prize, I am Noramlly people have gardens designed to be as child-friendly as possible (if they have children!)- I bet your garden will be the first to be designed to be chicken-friendly You must plan the garden around the position of the cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How cool is that!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Wow, that is brilliant! Well done! definitely need before and after pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Brilliant! Congratulations on winning the competition. I have won a few things over the years, but nothing as wonderful as a garden makeover! Before and after pics definitely required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Wow! That's fabulous! I'm sure you will have some input so you won't end up with pebbles and globes and mirrored walls or anything like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Can't wait to see the pic's I'm with envy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've just heard from the peeps running the competition and they asked me if there's anything in particular I'd like in the garden... or or should it be or perhaps ... ? ? I'm sure they thought I was a tad loopy Thay are sending someone over to meet us either end of this week or next but it doesn't seem like the garden is going to 'happen' this side of winter unless we get a spell of good weather around October/November... still exciting though! Ah! and I'm thinking of a wee vegetable garden (well it'll have to be tiny, it isn't a huge garden!), and it'll have to be chicken-proofed. They should see what they did to my lawn and beds when the feathered vandals had total freedom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I would love a couple of raised beds for veg with pretty little paths around them, definitely ask them to try and incorporate a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Fantastic news Ana, I am so jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 OOh I've only just noticed this. It's so fantastic that they are letting you give input and asking what you would particularly like! I always thought I would hate "changing rooms" to get their hands on my house - but this sounds much more civilised! I would definately advise lovely raised beds and get them to incorporate stylish chicken proofing Good luck with the makeover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
