Before

A string line was set up and from that we could see that it was possible – but not as easy as we hoped. Let’s not mention “artistic differences”. The excavators came and get things ready for the concrete – also we now know where the irrigation system goes. We waited a few months then the blockwork was built – first the hobbit door and it was here for the first time it seemed it would work.
As you drove up Uccello Lane you would see the door and the Secret Garden wall and wonder “what is behind it”. Along the way the doors caused lots of issues – sometimes they just needed strong encouragement to fit.

Secret Garden – String Line set up to start

Secret Garden – the Beginning – Excavation

Building the Secret Garden

Secret Garden – Before the Hobbit Door

This is the frame

It does not fit

Mick Harris

Vince fixing the Secret Garden Door

Lunch

The grass has been laid

Looking down from the wisteria

Come inside – the door is open

So now we had the Secret Garden Walls and Doors – what was inside?