Since the rest of the project is completed, except for a small section of fence around my new paving and the top part of a granite wall, it is decision time and the rival factions will have to be reconciled. In the one corner we have plan 1, a pergola on one end and a roof the other - both dappled shade and full shade as well as protection from the rain if required. In another corner we have plan 2, a pergola from end to end. In another corner we have plan 3, a roof from end to end. The good news is that I have another bed ready for planting.
Any suggestions are very welcome.
The new bed created along the length of the garden when the new fence went in is now full. There are also a number of plants presented by friends and acquaintances which have been given pride of place and a number of climbers from various sources. This time of year is tremendous for the gardener because all the plants so carefully nurtured indoors during the winter are now going out into the garden, along with the seed grown bedding and plants new to the grower, whether bought or from other enthusiasts. In some ways the luxury of buying new varieties is a reward to the gardener justified by the hard work done in maintaining the current stock. The long evenings facilitate leisurely rather than hurried gardening, and the opportunity to sit out and enjoy the fruits of sweated labour.