Despite the typical cold weather over Easter, potatoes and onion sets were planted and peas sown. Some brassicas have also been planted out as was a row of lettuces under cloches.
The finished gate |
This has left time for more carpentry instruction at The Genever Academy of Master Carpentry and the results have been a nearly finished garden seat and a pretty side gate. Having drawn my design, Chris cut the angled tops on the palings first and then they were closed up together and the curves cut with a hole saw before alternating the different heights. An extra 15 minutes work really has made the difference between a very ordinary gate and something quite pretty. Chris even hand cut a finial on the slamming post in just a few minutes. We found an old Suffolk latch and with such expert hanging, it closes perfectly! As the designer/apprentice; as well as holding and passing, I was allowed to insert and tighten screws and stain the finished product with a preservative! Why is practical creativity so enjoyable?
The detail on the tops |
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