Thank you Mary.

No, the lighting is run by electricity and was a gift from one of our Sons: the building on the left, is our garden shed, where we keep bikes, lawnmower etc. but, I agree, it could be transformed into a little den and would have a really nice outlook. We have an area of decking, just outside our lounge, for relaxing and enjoying the garden views and this is lovely, on a nice day.

I love the idea of a pond, but we have little people to consider and my husband thinks it would be a little dangerous if one should fall in!

Thanks so much for all your feedback. :)

Chriss, Mike and Carol, thank you all for the nice comments about our garden.

I have to say Mike, that my husband works really hard out here and if it weren't for him, it wouldn't be looking quite as nice as it does. The hydrangeas vary in colour depending on where they are in the garden. You are correct about the growing conditions; the blue ones are growing in acid soil and, many years ago, there was a forest here. We also have quite a few rhododendrons and azeleas, which also love acid soil.

We have hydrangeas near our greenhouse and closer to our home, which range from blue, through lilac, to bright pink; one bloom has a mix of three different colours! The soil in this part of the garden doesn't have as much acid, hence the different colours.

:)

lovely jas how do you manage to travel and look after a wonderfull garden? i am jealous i would love this size garden only to house more owls lol and for the 3 dogs to run in

i do love the coluors a very good mixture! have you thought of changing the ph level in the area where the blue hydrangea is? i am lead to understand that the colours are due to the acidity in the ground and the flower acts like litmus paper showing different colours depending on the strenght of acid in ground