One ton rock.

A local farmer happened to mention that he had a one ton weathered limestone rock in his field. It was scored with deep grykes. Off I set in my van and it was loaded with a little difficulty into it.
I then got it out of the van and manoeuvred it into position in the garden. I can assure you it's never going to move again! Heavy isn't the word.
There's no alpine nursery in this country so to make it presentable for now, I tore up a load of Sea Pinks from the front garden and stuffed them into the crevices. I put back some of the protruding bits of rock that had been knocked off during the manhandling.
I can take my time and decide what I'll eventually put into it but the Sea Pinks will do temporarily. The bits of railway sleepers underneath will be covered in time by the heather.

 

What a lovely rock KS. Well weathered and many interesting facets. Any idea of the composition?
Jenny

 

Now you know I can't resist a thread title like that you just stopped me from carrying on with the watering.

Let us know what alpine seeds you need & we'll have a whip round & post you some

 

Pay attention Jenny, CaCO3

 

Sorry sir,
I was staring out of the window.
I will write a Weathered Limestone rock fifty times in my exercise book..

 

That is some rock KA - what a great focal point.

 

I thought you were talking about the island for a minute Kindredspirit. You've done a grand job there.

 

A really charming feature

Hope your back is ok today

 

Looks fantastic,


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very nice, Kindred.

 

Looks fabulous :-) and sea pinks are the first plant to go on my wish list for my beachy garden. Thank you!

 

Respect for shifting that!

 

Excellent, could you send me a chunk for my snail aquarium?!?!?!?

Val