In my slightly younger days I cleared all this land(part of my brothers estate) with a hand sickle,saw and a scythe. Originally the brambles were some four to six foot high and no grass just a muddy track. up on the right was a magic pond that I also cleaned.(bottom picture)I could have done it in a fraction of the time using a motorised strimmer but I hated the noise in such a peaceful place, anyway motors are only good on motorcycles.
In my next life I want to be a forester assuming there are any forests to clear and assuming the owners don't mind them being cleared by hand.
I am thankful That I got so much pleasure from this little piece of land....Much better than going to the pictures or even a decent party.
I do so agree about the noise.
ReplyDeleteThe gardeners who come to our flats can't even prune a rose or pick up a leaf without a noisy machine.
I'd like to offer you the position of neighbourhood gardener. No remuneration, I'm afraid, but we could probably run to a bottle of something and undying thanks for doing things quietly.
ReplyDelete(I have industrial earmuffs in here. Really!)
You cure my sciatica and its a deal!
ReplyDeleteDid the Three Bears leave quietly?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the middle photo.
ReplyDelete(the person who invented the leaf blower should be hung, drawn and quartered)
Ah, I once helped plant an orchard in Wales in "Cold Comfort Farm". I wonder what it looks like now?
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie,I cleared this bit some 15 or 20 years ago,nature took it back,friendly to the birds and bees,but not to us.
ReplyDeleteIt is still called "Gogs little acre" and always will be. j xxxxxx
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