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Sandra A

Hello, so, yesterday I had a few minutes of Sun, then rain, then Sun, so I did a few shores in the garden, namely dragging pots and changing the position of some plants, digging weeds and moving plants for bigger pots, etc. Of course, I was dressed for the occasion, including coat, which after a while made me sweat a lot, I was red, with mud everywhere, and in a few occasions, trying desperately to move plants out of pots without damaging, pulling, swearing, using hands and feet, in what I imagine must have been an entire show for those passing or my neighbours.
Is it just me or any of you have this garden-awkward-red-carpet moments?

TinyGardenGIrl

I have them all the time when I'm out in the front garden. I've been seen digging in nice dresses, cutting the grass in flip flops and all-sorts. 
Getting hot and sweaty under your coat is a common occurrence. I went for a six into some shrubs whilst dead heading in the summer and hoped that nobody noticed. Of course they probably did.

Dovefromabove

I’ve got to the stage where I hope someone does notice ... in case my knee gives way and I fall on my face again ... I might need helping up 🙄 

So I don’t care any more if I’m providing entertainment for the neighbours and passers by ... it’s all part of life’s rich pattern 😊 

Posy

No, I am always the very definition of glamour when I garden. Passers by gasp at the sight.

Wilderbeast

We have on old railway embankment at the end of our garden the early morning dog walkers get a laugh as I stroll around in my dressing gown with coffee and secateurs pottering before the work day ahead. I do add that is usually about 6 am when I out and about and have some of my most successful gardening moments inspired by the sunrises 😃

Fairygirl

I always look a mess. 
I went through a long period when I felt I lived in dirty, paint/earth/twig/sealant covered clothing. Doing up houses and gardens at the same time doesn't help you look your best.
Not sure what my excuse is the rest of the time...

Topbird

Always a mistake to go into the garden in ‘normal’ clean clothes. Step outside to do a 5 minute ‘clean’ job - always get distracted - an hour later there’s usually muddy knees and dirty hands and sleeves.🤨

Fairygirl

The trick is to remember to wash the hands before bringing in a load of white washing....

Loxley

My biggest embarrassment is how long I spend out there, in my postage stamp of a garden, just staring and ruminating in intense concentration as I ponder my next 'design change'... I must look completely bonkers.

Sandra A

So glad it isn't just me  I talk, protest and make faces!!!!

AndyDean

@WillDB Ha, yes, me too! My family are fairly merciless in ribbing me for my ability to get distracted by plants...