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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 22, 2007 19:32:16 GMT
I adopt a number of positions when in the garden. They range from sitting (a particular favourite, but a rarity), to standing, also crouching, kneeling and bending. What's your favourite, and why?
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 22, 2007 19:36:27 GMT
I just like to be outside, preferably sat in the sun lounger reading a book  not much fear of that so far this year tho  Still managed a couple of hours in the garden today, mostly bent over pulling weeds and flowering brocolli up ! Then I set about my sweet peas so that was standing, and sowing seeds so that was standing too, I loved it ! It made a change not to have to dodge the showers. Erm wonder if that was summer in Mexborough this year |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 22, 2007 19:38:22 GMT
Ah karlslass, cringing under an umbrella, now there's one I hadn't thought of.
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Post by rosagalicia on Jul 22, 2007 20:52:10 GMT
I tend to stand in the greenhouse to water cuttings and seedlings (I have got a seat but if I am in the greenhouse I am usually accompanied by a cat so it takes the seat). I tend to kneel on one knee or crouch to weed the flower beds, unless I am crawling underneath something, then it is two knees. I bend over the wheelbarrow to repot plants (I have got a potting tray but it is the favourite place for cats to sleep so it has a cat blanket in it covered by some fleece). I also have several largish trees and a 7ft hedge so I can also be found up a ladder or (if I have to prune the lemon tree) on top of the garage. I have just bought an extendible pole with a lopper on the end, but it does not reach right over the back of the garage so I still have to climb on the roof!!
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 23, 2007 14:04:02 GMT
 Here's me !! That's in my dreams! I think kneeling is my favorite,I use a good thick cushion inside a bin liner. Not very pretty but handy if the ground is a bit damp. db
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Post by weedorcas on Jul 23, 2007 14:14:26 GMT
I am forever on my knees. In fact, I find it very difficult to get the dirt out of my kneecaps . Not very attractive!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2007 15:28:44 GMT
As above. I'm always on my knees, but then I am married so better get used to it...
Seriously though, I do prefer kneeling. You can get right in at the ground using a trowel or your hands if necessary (which is more often than not).
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 23, 2007 19:48:13 GMT
I do a lot of kneeling too - but when knees get sore, resort to sitting (if there's room!)
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Post by isabella on Jul 23, 2007 20:52:36 GMT
As I have 'dodgy ' knees I either sit or bend over - I may be a big lady but I can touch the ground with my hands while not bending my knees  (Does that make sense ? I know what I mean ) |
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 23, 2007 20:59:55 GMT
got any photo's of that then isabella ? ;D
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Post by isabella on Jul 23, 2007 21:01:30 GMT
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 23, 2007 21:02:45 GMT
Just joking !!
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Post by isabella on Jul 23, 2007 21:03:47 GMT
I know you are ;D
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Post by dirtyboots on Jul 23, 2007 21:05:53 GMT
I know that if I did what you do,I would never get up again |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 27, 2007 5:41:33 GMT
Oh do post a piccy of your cats asleep Rosa and put in Pets Oh and I am mostly on my knees - have a very nice comfy gardening knee pad M & S sold some really good ones this year - would make brill presents |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 27, 2007 17:36:32 GMT
oh go on then jw, I'll have one! ;D
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Post by snowowl on Jul 27, 2007 17:46:49 GMT
Im like Isabella i defonately cant kneel down anymore so i usualy stand up.Iv a lot of things to use in the garden to save bending. Its defonetly no fun whe you have knees that wont work.  |
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not much fear of that so far this year tho 
Still managed a couple of hours in the garden today, mostly bent over pulling weeds and flowering brocolli up ! Then I set about my sweet peas so that was standing, and sowing seeds so that was standing too, I loved it ! It made a change not to have to dodge the showers. Erm wonder if that was summer in Mexborough this year 
