Win a £75 Sainsbury’s Voucher: Closed
Great news! I’m offering you a £75 Sainsbury’s voucher, thanks to Sainsbury’s Bank Home Insurance. Read on for more information.
When Twin Daddy and I first moved in together we chose a second floor flat with a small balcony. It suited a purpose and was a lovely first home. When our twins were born and we brought them home, I knew straight away that I wanted to move. I wanted a ground floor home with a garden. Somewhere I could relax in and also play in with our girls.
We moved in December 2012 to a lovely ground floor maisonette, which has a lovely garden. Our girls love to explore it and try eating the plants. We had a close encounter with a worm, but thankfully I was able to interject just in time!
My garden is worth a lot to me. I love watching our girls run around it barefoot. The feeling of cold grass on your bare feet is something I think every child should experience! Having the ability to put up a little slide, a paddling pool in the summer and a mini climbing frame for our girls is wonderful. Having that little bit of outside space for them to run around and explore is great fun and a good way to wear them out before bedtime!
To be in with a chance of winning a £75 Sainsbury’s voucher, all you have to do is leave a blog post comment with your ideas for: what’s your garden worth to you? For more information about entering please read the following information:
Please note this competition will start at 00.00 on 4th July 2013.
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· Log in to Rafflecopter and enter the draw by leaving a blog post comment with your ideas for: what’s your garden worth to you? You can also enter by tweeting about the giveaway.
· The more times you enter, the better your chance of winning the £75 Sainsbury’s voucher!
· Whether or not you’re our prize winner, your gardening ideas could also potentially appear in a future Money Matters Blog post.
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· The deadline for entering the giveaway is Thursday 11th July at 00:00am
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The winner of this giveaway is Vicky Louise Robinson – Congratulations!
186 Comments
Carolin
July 4, 2013 at 7:34 am
All the space my kids have to play out in the fresh air.
milkpetal
July 4, 2013 at 9:10 am
Our garden was covered in paving slabs and concrete when we moved in. It’s recently undergone a makeover and we now how turf, flowers and a veggie patch. Most importantly, it’s safe for my little one to play in now.
Hele
ladyluck13
July 4, 2013 at 11:51 am
Its a safe haven for kids n dogs to play, value that the most nowadays
Tracy K Nixon
July 4, 2013 at 12:59 pm
I had triplets but unfortunately they were born too soon and I lost two within days. We have a water fountain in our garden to represent them – it is very precious x
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 1:01 pm
I love our lawn, as it's a place we can pull up some deckchairs, have a glass of wine and catch up on our week in the sunshine!
LAURA H
Foulds Charley
July 4, 2013 at 1:07 pm
my pool- its great for hot days and birthday parties!
mary heald
July 4, 2013 at 1:10 pm
I value the peace and happiness it brings me.
Stuart Edwards
July 4, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Our Garden bench
Hayley
July 4, 2013 at 1:23 pm
peace and quiet!
Hannonle
July 4, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Our wild plum trees
Kate ONeill
July 4, 2013 at 1:27 pm
I value the whole thing, as it gives my dog somewhere safe to play
Lucy Taylor
July 4, 2013 at 1:35 pm
Watching the bees and butterflies. I enjoy them all the more knowing that bees are sadly becoming scarce.
Jane Willis
July 4, 2013 at 1:37 pm
The lovely herbs, salads and veg my husband grows
v82chris
July 4, 2013 at 1:40 pm
The high hedges, so no one can see in. I like our privacy, it's like our own little Secret Garden sometimes x
@v82chris
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 1:47 pm
My chickens – a great source of fresh eggs daily and great entertainment too!
@rachiegr
Elizabeth Williams
July 4, 2013 at 1:52 pm
the space for my son to play and the beautiful flowers
Stephanie Boulton
July 4, 2013 at 1:53 pm
I love that I have just enough space to grow some vegetables and have a compost heap
Rachel Bramley
July 4, 2013 at 2:01 pm
I value having the space to unwind and relax after a long day
Alana Walker
July 4, 2013 at 2:02 pm
our vegetable patch and herb garden.x
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 2:02 pm
I love the lilies, so much colour when they flower.
@pa2539Laura
Cheryll
July 4, 2013 at 2:05 pm
The extra outside time it gives to my smalls – they are too young to go out and play so the garden is fab to let them go wild in! 🙂
Mimi
July 4, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Our lovely conifers that surround the garden
carol egan
July 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm
The lawn so the children can run around as much as they want and hopefully tire themselves out
Allan Smith
July 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Garden Gnomes
rozsarg
July 4, 2013 at 2:16 pm
My Rose Bushes because not only do they look pretty they smell nice to
liz denial
July 4, 2013 at 2:21 pm
I love the wonderful wildlife. I'm lucky enough to have a family of badgers, a pair of pheasant & dozens of species of birds
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Our blackberry bush – loads of fresh fruit and plenty for the freezer for autumn and winter puddings.
Hazel Rea – @beachrambler
Larley Haylar
July 4, 2013 at 2:26 pm
All the plants I have grown from seeds
fozia Akhtar
July 4, 2013 at 2:47 pm
The beautiful green grass!
Emma Walters
July 4, 2013 at 2:47 pm
watching my boys run around in their first garden
Zoe G
July 4, 2013 at 3:30 pm
The play area for the kids, we have spent a lot of time on the garden and it is lovely for the kids to play out happily and safely
Fiona King
July 4, 2013 at 3:36 pm
the peace & privacy
prwilson
July 4, 2013 at 3:36 pm
The vegetable plot.
suzanne cooke
July 4, 2013 at 3:39 pm
I love my strawberry plants, I love making my own jam.
Charlotte Clark
July 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm
the tranquility
Alan C
July 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm
The birds and the bees
Alan C
July 4, 2013 at 3:46 pm
The peace and tranquility as well
Furor
July 4, 2013 at 3:50 pm
the peaceful joy of looking at the flowers and their scent
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Sun chair for the comfort
anthony harrington
July 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm
I am fortunate to have a large garden that is not overlooked and it is quiet and peaceful, that is very important to me.
Andi Gurney
July 4, 2013 at 4:09 pm
No peace in ours but 2 very happy children who can run play make mud pies in a safe place
feefeegabor
July 4, 2013 at 4:15 pm
My beautiful pond and my veggie patch.
jadring
July 4, 2013 at 4:22 pm
The flowers, it's a haven for wildlife
mummy24
July 4, 2013 at 4:27 pm
I love the kids play area because they have so much fun there!
@ashlallan
littlebean
July 4, 2013 at 4:54 pm
I value the space. There's enough room to grow vegetables and for the children to play. There's also a sneaky spot for a glass of wine! Lovely 🙂
Callum Smith
July 4, 2013 at 5:01 pm
my children's climbing frame
Heather Haigh
July 4, 2013 at 5:05 pm
The peace and quiet.
Tammy Tudor
July 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm
my flower bed as it brings peace and colour to the garden
Gilla01
July 4, 2013 at 6:04 pm
The tomatoes and cucumbers I grow each summer. They taste so much better than shop bought.
laura banks
July 4, 2013 at 6:06 pm
the herb garden that we have grown
maxineflossy
July 4, 2013 at 6:09 pm
I love watching the birds nibble at the bird food I've put out – so satisfying to see the adults feed the newly fledged chicks
Beky Austerberry
July 4, 2013 at 6:23 pm
My garden is the space I need for my children and dogs to run around safely and be themselves! Its secure and huge!
Adeinne
July 4, 2013 at 6:32 pm
The wildlife that comes into it while i sit and read my book so they can get their food
Daniela Blumlein
July 4, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Reading a good book in the sunshine
Vicky Limerick
July 4, 2013 at 6:41 pm
It would have to be my Mini Lop Rabbit Charlie.
Tracy Hanley
July 4, 2013 at 6:44 pm
My granddaughters playhouse
colleen
July 4, 2013 at 6:46 pm
daisy chains
Brian Whitworth
July 4, 2013 at 7:13 pm
I dont have a garden, so I value walks in my local park – it has lovely gardens
Helen Moulden
July 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm
The cherry tree at the end of the garden 🙂
Hannah ONeill
July 4, 2013 at 7:40 pm
My raspberry canes
CALLUM DAVIES
July 4, 2013 at 7:46 pm
My swinging chair (frances hopkins)
Bryan Deegan
July 4, 2013 at 8:19 pm
The BBQ
Kathleen Hooper
July 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm
the mature shrubs cultivated from cuttings out of friends and family's plants, and the memories they evoke
tamalyn
July 4, 2013 at 8:27 pm
rose bush x
Hilda Hazel Wright
July 4, 2013 at 8:36 pm
I love being in the countryside away from it all, so living in a town my garden is the nearest I get. Its a wildlife zone in the middle of noisy chaos! I have a pond full of newts, bumble bees nesting in a birdbox and frogs in my ‘wildlife corner’. Time spent out in the garden is mostly about creating places for wildlife to be happy and safe, peering into the pond to see what I can see and being chased off by bees for getting too close!
Whiteshadows
July 4, 2013 at 8:41 pm
I value the view in the garden, we live right by the sea and the view is amazing
mebookshelfandi
July 4, 2013 at 9:10 pm
I love my patio, where I can sit and relax in the sun and where we have family BBQs in the summer x
JoJoBaldwin
July 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm
I love my daughter learning about nature and becoming fascinated with tiny creatures and flowers!
jillwebb
July 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm
The space is great
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 9:17 pm
Room for my twin grandchildren to play.
anna8301
July 4, 2013 at 9:21 pm
My vegetables @anna8301
Sharon Beaman
July 4, 2013 at 9:27 pm
My bird table.
7hippopotamus
July 4, 2013 at 9:38 pm
I love my veggie patch.
Liquorice
July 4, 2013 at 9:39 pm
The knowledge my 4 year old daughter can play and be safe in it
Sarahann Tonner
July 4, 2013 at 10:06 pm
The wildlife
Paul
July 4, 2013 at 11:06 pm
The visits from the birds and insects.
mouseybabe
July 5, 2013 at 6:12 am
The peace and quiet. It is nice to be able to have a quick cup of tea sat in the garden on an evening.
tracy waldock newton
Katherine
July 5, 2013 at 7:29 am
I value all the edible plants as they keep providing food for us!
billy
July 5, 2013 at 7:54 am
the space for the kids to play
Jo Mapp
July 5, 2013 at 8:06 am
The love seat at the bottom of my garden. When the weather is nice, I like to sit and contemplate life.
Tracey Peach
July 5, 2013 at 8:25 am
My Privacy
mclarkie
July 5, 2013 at 8:37 am
Fresh air
Nicci Cowdell-murray
July 5, 2013 at 9:10 am
we are lucky enough to have lts of space …. i just wish hubby would make part of it nicer so i can have somewhere nice to sit out @chanson2010
Anonymous
July 5, 2013 at 11:31 am
YOLANDA DAVIS; YOEYDAVIS@YAHOO.CO.UK
I LOVE WATCHING THE BIRDS ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE ARE BABY CHICKS
Chrissie Curtis
July 5, 2013 at 2:21 pm
I value my veggie patch and flowers.
kasza
July 5, 2013 at 6:50 pm
The privacy, I'm surrounded by large mature trees.
Laura Side Street
July 5, 2013 at 9:53 pm
I love that we have two flower beds with very fertile soil which is perfect for planting veg. Also having a archway that is covered in beautiful flowers is a wonderful thing for my little man to play under.
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Laura x
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Andy Harris
July 5, 2013 at 10:31 pm
my hedge
Caroline
July 5, 2013 at 11:30 pm
I most value my veg patch. I love using fresh herbs and I know how mine have been grown, and it saves money!
Helen Dickinson
July 6, 2013 at 10:15 am
We have a lovely rose bush. I highley value it, especially when it blooms!
diva1977
July 6, 2013 at 10:57 am
I dont have a garden but at my in laws the big trampoline provides hours of fun for my 5 yr old and keeps him active, so i value this most
squeakymom
July 6, 2013 at 12:09 pm
I love that our garden is properly enclosed, so my daughter can play out with no risk of escaping.
Gillian Holmes
July 6, 2013 at 12:55 pm
The shade
magical
July 6, 2013 at 2:07 pm
the peace and privacy,and the birds x
angie mummy
July 6, 2013 at 2:23 pm
Our pear tree
Gem Seren
July 6, 2013 at 3:06 pm
I think my kids trampoline is the most valuable thing in our garden 🙂
Claire Toplis
July 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm
I value my decking my peace and quiet oasis
Sonya Cisco
July 6, 2013 at 4:05 pm
A place for kids to let off steam!!
Ann Robinson
July 6, 2013 at 4:13 pm
A garden is worth its weight in gold even when its only a small one as it gives you outdoor space where you can feel the wind in hair.
Kelly
July 6, 2013 at 4:40 pm
An outdoor area that my dad put together
Helen Grayson
July 6, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Somewhere quiet to relax at the end of a stressful day
katie skeoch
July 7, 2013 at 6:44 am
a haven to relax in after work, enjoying the last of the sunshine!!
Claire Appleton
July 7, 2013 at 8:22 am
My childrens wendy house because they love it in there & I love watching them have fun together 🙂
HelenRemi411
July 7, 2013 at 8:25 am
i love my boys vegetable patch we love growing things and watering them looking after them x
stephen holman
July 7, 2013 at 10:20 am
I Love our little table and chairs where we can sit down and have a cold beer after a hard hot day of gardening!! 🙂
Attachment Mummy
July 7, 2013 at 11:17 am
The beautiful flowers
Miranda
July 7, 2013 at 1:12 pm
My kids wooden play area hours of fun for them 🙂
l
July 7, 2013 at 4:17 pm
the changing of the seasons
Amy Jane
July 7, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Our new puppy enjoying the sun and trying to get into the 6 pack of Hula Hoops she stole from the cupboaed
sue
July 7, 2013 at 7:44 pm
my easter island heads and tropical plants
Lynsey Buchanan
July 7, 2013 at 10:16 pm
i love our wooden garden bench that we sit on when the sun is out
honora
July 7, 2013 at 11:59 pm
I really value the open space and fresh air of my garden. Not having the best of health I spend a lot of time indoors and to see the greenery really lifts my mood. I particularly love my hanging baskets which a friend put time into creating for me.
Phyllis Ellett
July 8, 2013 at 5:03 am
Our small two raised beds, given us all so much joy with the veggies growing again this year.
Emma Jackson
July 8, 2013 at 7:13 am
I value an outside space to read in the fresh air while my kids play x
Anonymous
July 8, 2013 at 7:43 am
The decking for me and my wife and the trampoline for my daughter
Angela Wilcox
July 8, 2013 at 8:46 am
Our allotment. Great way for the kids to learn about how food grows and they love helping do the planting, weeding and picking 🙂
C Parkin
July 8, 2013 at 8:48 am
A safe place for my toddler to play in
katrina walsh
July 8, 2013 at 10:29 am
My wooden wishing well – its very magical and the little ones always make wishes by it
Naomi
July 8, 2013 at 6:24 pm
my patio…great suntrap, I love sitting on my sunlounger admiring my pretty pots of flowers and watching the kids play x
Alfredo Vazquez
July 8, 2013 at 7:26 pm
I love looking at all of the different flowers that i've spent a long time planting and looking after
Aimee R
July 8, 2013 at 7:30 pm
My herb patch
katyspence
July 8, 2013 at 8:05 pm
MY childrens climbing frame, it gives them hours of joy!
Kerry Pool
July 8, 2013 at 9:21 pm
I love my lawn, the perfect place to play with my puppy and my boys 🙂
matphil
July 9, 2013 at 8:02 am
My lovely little cherry tree.
Mark Whittaker
July 9, 2013 at 8:52 am
A small part of the garden that I have planted with Rosemary and Lavender in memory of people I have lost. It a lovely quite place wher I can revel in some fantastic memories.
Louise A
July 9, 2013 at 8:57 am
My vegetable garden ^^
jen jackson
July 9, 2013 at 10:32 am
My veg patch
Anonymous
July 9, 2013 at 11:10 am
my vegetable and fruit patch.
Anonymous
July 9, 2013 at 11:11 am
The Bench we have 🙂
Jamie
Cheryll
July 9, 2013 at 11:27 am
I love the extra outside time it gives my family – my girls are too small to go out by themselves so having a garden gives them the chance to go a bit wild 😀
Elleceebee
July 9, 2013 at 2:22 pm
I value the peace and tranquility most of all.
Anonymous
July 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm
The deckchairs, especially in this weather!
Lauren Williams
Ian H
July 9, 2013 at 3:42 pm
my deck
pariahsquee
July 9, 2013 at 4:00 pm
My veggie patch 🙂
Ramblings of a bake-aholic
July 9, 2013 at 4:17 pm
The trampoline! keeps the kids occupied
grannybiker
July 9, 2013 at 4:41 pm
The views & the sound of birdsong
mumpetuk
July 9, 2013 at 5:13 pm
just peace and quiet
ali thorpe
July 9, 2013 at 5:51 pm
I value the wildlife the garden attracts. I love watching the birds bathing and the bees doing their work!
cheryl100
July 9, 2013 at 6:01 pm
I love spending time eating al fresco and having fun with my family in the garden!
kayleigh
July 9, 2013 at 6:06 pm
i value all my kids garden toys! keeps them busy for hoursx
Alison
July 9, 2013 at 6:07 pm
The flowers and vegetables I grow
Lady Chelington
July 9, 2013 at 6:07 pm
my bench where i can go and sit for some peace and quiet.
gemma clark
July 9, 2013 at 6:19 pm
our relaxing landscaped area with pond and water fountain 🙂 pure bliss
krnries
July 9, 2013 at 6:34 pm
I love my pond, with the frogs and goldfish 🙂
princesssmithee
July 9, 2013 at 6:58 pm
the bbq
tubbyj
July 9, 2013 at 7:56 pm
the lawn
mrayner1982
July 9, 2013 at 7:57 pm
My veggie patch
suzanna
July 9, 2013 at 8:06 pm
A natural hedgehog house i have had for years down the bottom of my garden. Is made up of hedge and tree clippings and has been there for over a decade. Has always been hedgehogs living in it and its wonderful to watch them go to and fro.
Anthony Clements
July 9, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Hunting for worms for our wormery my 8 year old asked me to build!
Gary Topley
July 9, 2013 at 8:39 pm
My chickens as they lay lovely fresh eggs.
Joanne Blunt
July 9, 2013 at 8:47 pm
I value my outdoor space where my children can play safely.
Maggie Coates
July 9, 2013 at 8:48 pm
I enjoy the chance to enjoy some time in the fresh air with my family having a bbq
Jane Middleton
July 9, 2013 at 8:51 pm
My new vegetable patch
Joanna Sawka
July 9, 2013 at 9:03 pm
My BBQ
rugmaker
July 9, 2013 at 9:07 pm
Greenhouse
Megan Adams
July 9, 2013 at 9:09 pm
The kids playhouse!
lisaell
July 9, 2013 at 9:12 pm
My lush green grass, the kids and dogs will play all day on it.
jenny
July 9, 2013 at 9:17 pm
my veg patch
Anonymous
July 9, 2013 at 9:25 pm
The wildlife 🙂
Leah Sullivan
@LSullySullivan
Lani Nash
July 9, 2013 at 9:30 pm
I love the privacy given to me by the large trees
Lila B Taylor
July 9, 2013 at 10:03 pm
My birdbath-i love to watch the birds splashing around in there and having their little squabbles x
lastkisstoo
July 9, 2013 at 10:03 pm
I love my garden so much. I can’t go far from home so use it on a daily basis for exercise and fresh air, even in rubbish weather. It is the place that my children play with lots of toys and colour all over, and the place where my grandbabies and I spend hours exploring together. I just love it, it feels like the heart of my home 🙂 x
rugbymum
July 9, 2013 at 10:08 pm
I love my veggie patch and patio but I value the lawn the most. My kids love being outdoors chasing each other, playing football and having picnics so the grass is a must.
Sue
July 9, 2013 at 10:12 pm
My sanity, somewhere I can sit quietly with a book and a cuppa, away from the phone and TV.
Veronica Therawati
July 9, 2013 at 10:36 pm
The flowers
Harry Baker-Farmer
July 9, 2013 at 10:37 pm
I haven't got a garden, but I'd love somewhere nice and quiet with grass and trees to sit and relax!
Ellen Stafford
July 9, 2013 at 10:38 pm
The vegetables we grow 🙂
Robyn Clarke
July 10, 2013 at 5:16 am
Our BBQ, it reminds me of all the happy times we've shared as a family sitting around it soaking up the sunshine
Elfy
July 10, 2013 at 7:56 am
I really value the time I get pottering about out there
Natalie Holland
July 10, 2013 at 8:40 am
Our garden is just a yard but I love our strawberry plants, I'd love a bigger space x
Sophia
July 10, 2013 at 9:29 am
my herb garden! fresh herbs make all my cooking taste better
Gretta
July 10, 2013 at 10:15 am
The space for a football goal so that my youngest can play football whenever he wants to.
Lisa Buckland
July 10, 2013 at 10:37 am
I value the space to grow vegetables and teach my toddler about where our food comes from
tocreviews
July 10, 2013 at 10:39 am
My decking area, lovely for sitting out in the sun and watching the kids play
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@toc83
Tiffany Oconnell
Peanutbunny
July 10, 2013 at 10:59 am
The wildlife & the outdoor space to sit and unwind.
Vicky Robinson
July 10, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I really value the outdoor space as we spent years in a flat with the children so when we moved into a house with a garden, it was just amazing!
Caroline
July 10, 2013 at 3:34 pm
I love my garden even though it's small, it's a little suntrap. Love to sit out in the evening and just relax.
Lisa
July 10, 2013 at 3:59 pm
The squirrels that we get to watch all the time – our little garden backs on to woodland.
Rob Griffiths
July 10, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Space for my cat to play
Tina Lawton
July 10, 2013 at 5:36 pm
I wouldn't be without the fresh mint that I grow. 🙂
Caitlin Howes
July 10, 2013 at 5:55 pm
safe place for the kids to run and play x
Louise
July 10, 2013 at 6:14 pm
We are pretty secluded and have a lovely view. x
Mary Campbell
July 10, 2013 at 6:23 pm
My Vegetable patch
Emma Weaver
July 10, 2013 at 8:06 pm
my apple tree
Charlotterussell01
July 10, 2013 at 9:27 pm
Our little wooden playhouse – many a fun hour has been spent playing with my daughter in there – no matter what the weather is like!
Solange
July 11, 2013 at 3:31 am
The plants and flowers