Yes, they are a balm for everything. However much I don't want to go out there, once I do I'm in for the long haul. They definitely take the edge off whatever is sharp and painful.
Oh I feel for you, Jenny. After watching all of Chelsea on TV from the southern hemisphere, there is no doubt the message is that the climate is changing in our gardens (yes, for us too).
I’m gradually turning the sunny spots (read baking) into dryland plants. The shady spots are okay for the moment.
I loved the emphasis on water collection and am thinking of chains off the roof and waterbutts in our garden.
Then there are the insects to protect and nurture…
But yes, a garden is all about hope - cycles returning with comforting regularity and the assurance that this will happen for time immemorial.
Happy gardening. Let’s face it, having a garden is never boring.
No, never boring. There is always something to do, something to tie up, cut back, dig up - admire. I’d forgotten about the chains off roofs but am not sure how to do them…something to look into. I am Beginning to get over the sadness of not being able to just continue with my old favourites and to get excited about new possibilities. So much to learn. Which is exciting too. Let me know how you get in if you go with some chains -
I really enjoyed this read, gardens are a great balm for the soul and somehow take the edge off the woes of humanity including climate change!
Yes, they are a balm for everything. However much I don't want to go out there, once I do I'm in for the long haul. They definitely take the edge off whatever is sharp and painful.
Oh I feel for you, Jenny. After watching all of Chelsea on TV from the southern hemisphere, there is no doubt the message is that the climate is changing in our gardens (yes, for us too).
I’m gradually turning the sunny spots (read baking) into dryland plants. The shady spots are okay for the moment.
I loved the emphasis on water collection and am thinking of chains off the roof and waterbutts in our garden.
Then there are the insects to protect and nurture…
But yes, a garden is all about hope - cycles returning with comforting regularity and the assurance that this will happen for time immemorial.
Happy gardening. Let’s face it, having a garden is never boring.
No, never boring. There is always something to do, something to tie up, cut back, dig up - admire. I’d forgotten about the chains off roofs but am not sure how to do them…something to look into. I am Beginning to get over the sadness of not being able to just continue with my old favourites and to get excited about new possibilities. So much to learn. Which is exciting too. Let me know how you get in if you go with some chains -
Research to be done. That’s the thing with Chelsea, they didn’t explain!
I'm sure your plants are happy to have you back!
The mad thing is, I really think they are!
It's a shared struggle!
It so is…thank you for re-posting…