Hi one and all who've come for a peek of my desk ...Surprise, surprise, I'm not at home this week (again) so my workspace for this weeks 261 WOYWW.... is my backyard. 
I've been one very busy lady pulling weeds and then laying new turf....and my poor old body is letting me know.
Quickly the story is...our son lives in our home in Townsville and we rent in Yeppoon 8 hours south for Stephens work. Our son is not a gardener and I love my garden. We bought new soil in, in January and the weeds have had a party - they are a meter (3 feet) tall.
And slowly I am progressing across the yard..In 3 days I have filled 5 giant wheelbarrows and that huge blue tarp with weeds ... and there's more. Then we'll need to buy in another 70 sq mts of turf...lucky for me hubby gets back Thursday and he can help :-)
I have till next Tuesday to finish the job and then I can concentrate on the garden beds when we visit.
Part of my tropical garden.
Thanks for taking a peek and if you'd like to know more about sharing your desk please pop over to Julias blog for an explanation and to see the list of other WOYWW deskers.
PS..we had our weekly plans changed sudden, resulting in this visit and I've forgotten to take a photo of my ATC to share. I also have three left if there are any Aussie girls who'd like to swap...let me know on the comments and I'll get back to you. Cheers and have a wonderful week, Robyn
No wonder you are exhausted, but what a lovely garden you're creating! Helen, no number!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly stunning. I can already see the beginning of a wonderful yard. You have done an extraordinary amount of work, and I'm sure you are already quite proud of what you have accomplished.
ReplyDeleteYour comment on my blog post about others not wanting an ATC, is not quite accurate. see, each of these people were at the WOYWW crop and I sent a bunch of personalized ATCs to Julia and asked her to hand them out. I said I didn't want any in return, but everyone put one in and sent them back to me.
Hi Robyn,
ReplyDeleteI'm exhausted just reading about your gardening project :) That is a huge project!
I can confirm that all ATCs have gone postal this afternoon, phew :)
Thanks for dropping by too.
Oh my goodness, Robyn. I am aching all over at the thought of what you have achieved so quickly! You are amazing! Well done. I haven't even BEEN out in our garden for a couple of weeks now, but hope to do something tomorrow. Plenty of weeds in my place too. BUT. REMEMBER - a weed is simply a flower in the wrong place....
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Margaret
Blimey girl, I'm tired just reading about what you've been getting up to in that glorious garden of yours! It will so be worth it when you can sit there and admire the fruits of your labours!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ xx
Robyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of really hard yakka work you are doing. Take it easy and don't over do it, it is easy to burn yourself out. Your gardening dedication is to be admired.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Eliza & Yoda (No Linky)
Such a fabulous place!! But I feel for you ... that is hard work!! Make sure you get some rest ... I know your efforts will be so worthwhile in the end ... Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteWow that's a lot of work you've been doing and it really shows your garden looks like it will be well worth it in the end and goodbye nasty weeds
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Wow that's a lot of work you've been doing and it really shows your garden looks like it will be well worth it in the end and goodbye nasty weeds
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Wow that's a lot of work you've been doing and it really shows your garden looks like it will be well worth it in the end and goodbye nasty weeds
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Umm ok I only ment to comment once :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you are an amazing gardener, what a transformation! Can I get you to do mine? LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt's that time of the year and it's not easy to fit in all that gardening and the crafting so you have to prioritise lol!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Angela x @Felix the Crafty Cat.
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Gosh that's a lot of work but it wil be wonderful when finished. Don't over do it though. Your ATC will soon be in the post - got delayed slightly!!! Anne x
ReplyDeleteSo much work but so worth it! You did an amazing job. Thank you so much for sharing your "other" work desk this week.
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Oh, my goodness, Robyn, you must be so strong to have accomplished ALL of that! What a gorgeous yard that is (and will be) and what a fabulous gardener you are!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get a chance to visit you back last week and I'm sorry. My sister was here and I got so far behind. I didn't even play in WOYWW this week, but I hope to get back next week and show my ATCs. BTW, I've really enjoyed all the cards I saw on your posts between last Wednesday and this Wednesday!! Hugs, Darnell
Great garden transformation Robyn...it looks very nice and I must say....the finished turf looks relaxing and inviting...hopefully you will get to relax on the new lawn before you depart for home!
ReplyDeleteOMG! NO wonder you are exhausted. My dear husband isn't a gardener either so if it gets done I usually am the one who has to do it! Take it easy and don't hurt yourself. I haven't been able to post on Wednesdays for a while and I have missed it! Sorry I am so late getting around! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #62
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn, wow a lot of work and i believe that your are exhausted. But it's the work worth it looks great with the turf.
ReplyDeleteYour tropical garden looks wonderful!
Have a great day.
Manuela
Once you get started...there is no stopping you. You must feel pride along with the pain. Good job
ReplyDeleteCarole
that looks like a whole lotta work!! But, gorgeous results. I too am an avid gardener. Keep smiling and creating your beautiful outside spaces.
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