Question

Anybody else’s garden full of memories in the way of plants? I have a fern I found in my first house over 30 years ago. It’s moved house 4 times. I have plants I took from cuttings or rescued from friends. Cuttings taken onholidays. When my mum died 18 months ago I went round her garden digging up little roots and taking cuttings before the house was sold . I walk round my garden and each one reminds me of people and places

Answer 1

I had a white rose in my old house to remember all the babies I lost. When we moved from that house, we left it as we wanted a fresh start. We had a happy ending and have a gorgeous girl now and a rose called “ happy times” which a friend gave me. A memory of the happy times with my friend, but also the happiness our daughter has bought us. ❤️

Answer 2

Not so much plants as the pots for us, found some in the garden at our last house, presents from loved ones etc. Enjoy your memories x

Answer 3

I’ve got a large peony that was taken from my great grandmothers peony, she died a a month after I was born, 59 years ago. ❤️

Comments

@brummell that’s lovely.  

Answer 4

I aways think of my nan's garden when i see rose petals on the grass, when i was younger i mowed the grass around them because i thought they were pretty, my nan saw and rolled her eyes and smiled at me ❤

Answer 5

I have plants which I had from my mother in laws garden, two sisters and my mother’s garden all who have now died. They range from 38 years old to 27 years old. I have moved 8 times and they always go with me. Last time I had to hire a separate van to bring 43 pots to my now home 6 years ago. Where I go they go. They hold memories and love for the people I have lost. Xx

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@improvement thinking of moving next year so am already planning what I want to dig up at the end of summer . Pots! Yes loads

Answer 6

Its beautiful  

Answer 7

Honeysuckle and mint from my mum’s garden, lovely memories of her  

Answer 8

Collect tiles from places we’ve been and put them on the wall in my yarden

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@lenticel lovely idea. X

Answer 9

We have only been in this house under a year ago . The garden is well established , and I love it . Reminds me of Dad

Answer 10

Lots! I live in my grandmas house. And even though we’ve changed everything and done lots of work I’ve still tried to save and move as much as possible. The magnolia was planted when I was born 53 years ago! When we eventually move (will have to downsize at some point) it’s going to be very emotional!  x

Answer 11

I have my Grandmothers climbing rose. It was moved to my Fathers garden in 1980’s then I brought it to mine when he died four years ago. I can’t help but think of them watching me when I care for it. So far it is thriving

Answer 12

I like memories of this kind. it is such a nice thing.  

Answer 13

Lots of my plants have a history so I love this, all from family and friends gardens. I also collect lots of seeds towards the end of the season whenever I get the chance.  

Answer 14

Definitely. My garden is full of memories. Places I’ve been, from days out with my parents, birthday presents, etc  

Answer 15

I have a Rowan tree and a holly bush from my mums garden. I have taken cuttings and hope to give them to my sister to plant in her new garden. Bringing a little piece of my mums garden to us both x

Answer 16

Yes mine has plants of my mum’s, a rose from my dad, clematis mum bought me when we were shopping together in the garden centre. Plants that are gifts from our two lovely daughters. Anniversary presents from friends etc

Answer 17

We moved a camellia from my father in laws house before we sold it after he died earlier this year. It’s big, so it was a risk, it looks a bit traumatised but it’s still alive, so fingers crossed!  

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@pierides2 I was hoping to bring mums as it was in a large pot but when I tried to move it the roots had grown out of the pot and embedded deep into the soil. As it was between two other bushes I had to leave it. Gutted

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@pylon yes, we had problems with the roots. Didn’t get all of them, but have pruned it right back and just hope for the best now.  

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@pierides2 good luck x

Answer 18

My grandmas Azalia in full bloom , she gained her angel wings last year  

Answer 19

Oh yes , I have a fern and a fuchsia from my nans backyard both over 70 yrs old , a hydrangea of my mums 52 yrs old and when I moved into this house 46 years ago the lady next door was getting rid of a Berberis bush so I have got that and I have got an apple tree my father in law sent for for me and he died suddenly the day it arrived 44 years ago and finally a beautiful lace cap hydrangea my daughter bought in a yoghurt pot for 10 p at a school fair 32 years ago , yes my garden is full of memories.  

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@resolved it’s great isn’t it. Planing what I need to dig up this year as we want to move next year