BALLARD DOWN
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Some images of our new home |
We are getting lots of questions from friends and family about our new home close to Salisbury. So here are a few photos of the place (especially the garden - which is why we bought it).
There is also a map of how to find it if you are visiting.
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THE VIEW FROM THE KITCHEN WINDOW |
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LOOKING BACK AT THE HOUSE |
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THIS SHOWS A VIEW IN MAY, UP THROUGH THE GARDEN TO THE PADDOCK BEYOND. THE PADDOCK HAS BEEN MANAGED FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE IN THE PAST, BUT WE ARE TRYING TO INCREASE THE WILDFLOWER DIVERSITY. IT WILL TAKE TIME.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MORE PADDOCK PICTURES. |
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LOOKING UP AT THE VEGETABLE GARDEN AND POLY TUNNEL IN EARLY SPRING, (A SHOT TAKEN FROM THE SAME PLACE AS No. 2). THE PADDOCK IS UP THROUGH THE GATE. |
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ANOTHER VIEW OF THE VEGETABLE GARDEN AND POLY TUNNEl, THIS TIME IN AUGUST |
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THE POLY TUNNEL IN AUGUST - SALAD CROPS TO THE LEFT, PEPPERS ETC IN THE MIDDLE. THE STRUCTURE TO THE RIGHT SUPPORTS SQUASHES, CUCUMBERS AND MELONS. |
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THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD A CHICKEN RUN HERE, AND HOPEFULLY WE CAN REINSTATE IT. |
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DAVID AND HIS MUM EXPLORING THE FLOWER BEDS. |
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PLANTING OUR FIRST FRUIT TREE. |
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A PANORAMIC SHOT OVER THE BACK GARDENS. |
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