Thank you for continuing to link up! I love reading everyone’s chosen words, and it’s great to see so many familiar linkers, as well as new ones each week. It is a linky, so do please take the time to visit a few other posts if you link up, as that’s only fair.
If you’re new here, Word of the Week is a nice and simple weekly linky, with everyone welcome to pop by and share. You reflect back on the past week and sum it up in one word. Then share your word with us in a blog post, with as little or as much explanation as you like. Come join in!
My word of the week this week is:
I’ve had a busy week all round, with a lovely trip out with my mum at the weekend, a girly afternoon with Boo to the cinema and play dates aplenty, as well as all of the normal work and play, but I think ‘gardening’ stands out most for me this week. Regular readers will know that I’ve been redesigning my garden, and actually taking an interest in gardening, since the end of last summer. Project Garden feels like it’s finally coming together, as we’ve spent a lot of time out there this week (my body is aching so much!) and I’ve ordered a fair few plants and bulbs that’ll be arriving any day now, too. We’ve been landscaping, cutting back piles of ivy, building a fruit patch, mowing, planting bulbs and sewing seeds. It’s getting there, and I will write an update on it all next week so you can see the progress for yourselves. And for me, who hated gardening for 36 years of my life, literally until the past few months, it feels somewhat remarkable to have this as a Word of the Week! I’m loving it all, though, and the children are getting involved, too, which is wonderful to see.
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Look forward to seeing your hard work.
All the aches will be worth it when your sitting enjoying it in full bloom.
Sx
That’s just what I keep telling myself!
Sounds like a productive week. Hasn’t the weather been lovely too? I’m not big on gardening but I do find it relaxing and good for clearing the head. Look forward to seeing the results of project garden x
Thank you. Getting there! X
Good for you lovely, I’ll look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour soon 🙂 I’ve never been into gardening either, but am determined to grow food so need to convert myself xx
There’s time! Seriously, I had no interest at all, and now I’m really into it!
I would’ve want this word of the week to be a part of mine but I dont have a garden =P but looking at other peoples garden is the next best thing! Cant wait to see yours =)
We used to live in a flat, so know what you mean!
We need to make a start on ours, playhouse 99% up! Looking forward to seeing the pictures x
Exciting news on the playhouse then!
I do enjoy being in the garden. But it’s only been over the past few years that I’ve got passionate about it. Not that I’m any good mind you! Sounds like a good week 🙂
No, I’ve lots to learn, by enjoying it anyway!
I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour. We are busy trying to get our garden done too, if only the dog will stop digging things up!
Ah, a digging dog! Fortunately, ours isn’t much of a digger, so we’re OK!
Great word which I hope to use soon too! I was the same before I moved to a house with a large garden that still needs lots and lots of work. It’s amazing how enjoyable gardening can be, despite being hard work too! Looking forward to seeing your results – I think I need some inspiration right now to give me the push I need to get started!
I’m really enjoying it – been out there again for a fair few hours today, too. Getting there!
Isn’t it nice when the weather is so good your WotW can be gardening? Love it! We did some gardening too, but I guess it was not the same scale as you as our garden just has… well, a teeny patch (about a square meter, haha!) that can get flowers etc. Just linked! x Mel
A little smaller then, but beautiful nonetheless, I’m sure! x
This is brilliant Jocelyn, and I’m so excited to see the finished result! And when you’re done, don’t forget that there’s a big chunk of Northern Irish countryside over here for you to get your teeth into 😉 xx
Ha ha – I don’t love it that much yet! Thanks 😉
Look forward to see the finished result! Might have to et some tips of you my garden well patch of grass is getting a little bit wild again #WotW
Thank you – I will report back soon! x
Looking forward to seeing pictures of your garden 🙂
Needing to get out and do bits and pieces in ours – would love a mature, green garden without having to wait for everything to grow!!
I know what you mean, but it all takes time, I guess!
I hope this will be my word next week, it looks like we’ve finally got a weekend warm enough and the ground is defrosted enough that I can get out and start on my garden, YAY! 🙂
Great news – will look out for that word then 😉
Gardening is so good for the soul. It’s nearly time for us to start our garden. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂
You’re welcome!
I’m looking forward to more updates, that’s a fun word to have for your week 🙂
Thank you. Yes, getting there, though I ache!
I’ve been in the garden this week too. the boys have pots full of flowers and veggies. no room for a veg patch so improvising 🙂 planted lots of sunflowers too. Your project sounds fab.
Oh, lovely! Yes, Boo was planting sunflowers the other day too 🙂
Great word! Sounds like it’s been a busy week for you all. Love that the kids are even getting involved 🙂 Look forward to seeing the end result x #WotW
Yes, they’re most definitely involved, which isn’t always helpful…!
Great word, I love seeing all the blossoms and buds peeking through. All that hard work will be worth it for you all x
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I hope so. I think you’re right. It’s a first for me, but already getting excited as things are growing and blossoming quite quickly now 🙂
wish i had a garden 🙁 we have a yard with hanging baskets! great for football but not just not very pretty. sounds like you have had a great week #WotW
I’ve been loving it out there! Thank you x
I do dread gardening but also then get into it and enjoy it… currently I’m putting off mowing the lawn of which I know I will enjoy doing, when I actually drag the hoover out of the shed! Look forward to seeing the end results!
Yes, getting round to it can be the challenge! x
So glad you have “found” gardening – without the feel of soil on my hands or the smell of plants in my nose, y life would not be complete.
Beautifully put. Yes, found it and very much enjoying it, thank you x
I feel that this is my inspiration now. I am 36 and bloody HATE gardening! Maybe this will be the year I start!!!! Maybe this time next year that can be my word? xxx
Yes! It can all change! Think positively and you may come to love it, too 🙂
Gardening, now that’s a word I love! It has to be one of our favourite pastimes. I’ll look forward to seeing how it comes on x all linked up x
I’m definitely warming to it as a pastime! Thanks x
I think I’m saving up a passion for gardening for when I’m old and grey! I just haven’t got it in me right now, but I’m glad you have found this love for it – it must be so satisfying to see your plans coming to fruition. #WotW
It really is. I think the passion could only be ignited in me with a big plan and scheme as it means I’ve lots to do and an end goal. I need that to have any level of patience!
My husband likes gardening but me not so much. I keep thinking that I’ll enjoy it but I’m not quite there yet! Can’t wait to see what you’ve been doing in your garden – it sounds great!
I was like that – you might get there one day! X
Sounds great! Looking to hearing more about your new-found green fingers 🙂
Thanks – I’ll share soon! Been out there again today 🙂
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