docsquid Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 We are back from our holiday and the chickens back from their luxury stay c/o Lewis (many, many thanks). We had a fabby time in Norfolk. I had no idea that DH's cousin has been a "guerilla gardener" for over 40 years (well, not quite guerilla - he did ask the farmers if he could plant a few trees here and there along the roadside). He has completely transformed the landscape in his bit of Norfolk - not bleak and flat, but now tree-lined and beautiful. Everywhere you look there are his trees. Visited a wildlife reserve (Strumpshaw Fen, where I got some great pictures of the marsh harriers) and also a farm being managed specifically for wildlife and nature conservation (High Ash Farm), as well as the Roman Town of Caister. DH's cousin's wife also owns a beautiful water garden that is open to the public which we visited on our way home. Feel very refreshed, and full of ideas! Chickens seem completely happy, back in the garden destroying the slightly-revived lawn. Pictures will follow when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Glad to hear you had a good time - welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Welcome back and so glad you and the chooks enjoyed your respective holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 That's so good to hear. Welcome home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Glad to hear you are revived - and the girls (and the lawn ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Glad you had a good time Photos you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 So glad you had a relaxing time, you certainly deserved a break. Wow, a guerilla gardener...I do admire those people. How fantastic to be able to drive along roads he has personally transformed. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi, good to see you back Your DH's cousin has me speechless what an amazing thing to do. I look at things and know what needs to be done but don't do it , like pick up all the litter on the edge of the A38. What are these pictures then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Welcome back! Glad you had a super break safe and sound and the chooks had a lovely time too, it all sounds just idyllic Loving the sound of guerilla gardening! Wonder if your cousin in law would like to come down to my neck of the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Glad to hear that you had a lovely time, did you get blown about by the gales as we did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
