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Coastal gardening

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faffadoodledo · 29/08/2023 09:40

Does anyone here have a front line coastal garden? Doesn't have to be on the actual beach like Derek Jarman's. But nothing between you and the sea but a bit of cliff. That kind of thing.

We are considering buying somewhere like this and I'm nervous!

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Daftasabroom · 02/09/2023 09:45

Which part of the country?

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faffadoodledo · 02/09/2023 10:12

South coast of Cornwall. Definitely at the mercy of south westerlies

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Daftasabroom · 02/09/2023 12:51

If you're sheltered from south westerlies eg Looe kind of area all good. If on top of a cliff facing S or SW you'll probably be really limited.

Have a look at neighbors etc. Although there are also nano climates which can be very different within 20 m to 30 m.

The wind is the thing.

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faffadoodledo · 02/09/2023 15:10

We're stuffed then!

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Daftasabroom · 02/09/2023 18:20

If it's that brutal yes.

Is it on the open market?

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faffadoodledo · 02/09/2023 18:33

It is. I'm quite cool to having a limited palette of colours and choices

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faffadoodledo · 27/09/2023 07:51

Just bumping this gently in case anyone has any more positive stories! It's blowing a hoolie today so I'm going to take a look at the place and surrounding gardens and see what I think

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Daftasabroom · 30/09/2023 11:38

@faffadoodledo how was your visit?

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faffadoodledo · 30/09/2023 13:49

@Daftasabroom I realised there was an extra small field between the property and the sea, which is good. I have also chatted to folk in the village and am a little heartened. There is also a quite well renowned gardener living there (tho his property is in the shelter of the village proper), so I may try and pick his brains!
One things for sure we'll need shelter belt and perhaps some clever landscaping.
I think we're going to go for it.

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Daftasabroom · 30/09/2023 13:52

Fab, that field might make all the difference.

Daftasabroom · 30/09/2023 13:57

Also bear in mind you may only see a frost once a year or even not at all. I think DS1 was five before he ever saw snow. Its worth checking out the US climate/hardiness zones because they are much more detailed than ours. New Zealand might also be great inspiration.

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faffadoodledo · 01/10/2023 08:28

Ha! we live pretty frost free at the moment, not far from the plot but inland. I do think we're making a slight rod for our backs. But your NZ suggestion is a good one. And I'll be using lots of glaucous leaved plants I think

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Daftasabroom · 01/10/2023 18:29

Worth a Listen to today's Radio 4 Gardener's Question Time - from South Cornwall

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