Bright sun this morning couldn't lift the sadness I felt as I watched the funeral car of our friend and neighbour go silently down the street at exactly 9a.m. There were very few people up and about to see, I said a silent goodbye. Her friend and carer from across the road was allowed to travel with her. I expect one or two family members were waiting at the crematorium. No one else could be there in this time of virus. I was also thinking about a friend who at about the same time was being taken into the theatre in a Sheffield hospital for a serious operation. All alone and again in this time of virus, no visitors allowed. I hope all will be well.
Clematis Montana
In the garden things are changing daily. I've been doing my 'five spotted' things each day all very similar I'm afraid although today I was happy to see a Speckled Wood butterfly in the garden instead of the usual Small White. Yesterday a male Sparrowhawk flew across the garden, swooping low, but it didn't take any of the garden birds here, perhaps he wasn't hungry or hunting for food at that precise moment.
Dunnock
Camassia
Wild Garlic
Valerian
Self Heal plus bee
Plenty of dandelions and daisies in the side lawn.
Both greenhouse and conservatory are full of seedlings.
Planted in all sorts of containers.
We'll see how they grow
Tomatoes are doing well so far.
Spinach, too.
I'll be back later in the week.
Stay safe and well.
Stay safe and well.
Such a time of sadness where funerals are such a small gathering. Sad too to hear about people being alone in hospital. My dear Dad was in hospital all alone for over 2 weeks it broke our hearts. He is home now but I can only imagine the feeling of isolation. Great garden, everything is growing so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you MM. I can imagine how anxious and upset you were about your father being in hospital and no one allowed to visit. I hope he is home again and feeling better now:)
DeleteSadness, but countered by lovely, lovely photos of Nature, growing......
ReplyDeleteWe have to put our minds on the Promise of Nature. For our own well being.
Gentle hugs,
Thank you WoW. Nature and the outside world inside my garden are keeping me going at the moment, everything is just the same for the wildlife even though very different for us:)
DeleteIt's so difficult to stay isolated in these times of grief. Unnatural, yet we must. Nature is a solace during this time. All the green and growing things pay no mind, nor do birds and butterflies. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorrie, yes birds, animals, insects have no knowledge of this virus and all is just the same for them as the season changes. I'm so grateful to have the garden:)
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your friends in such difficult times. Your little seedlings are looking great, it's such an exciting time waiting for the flowers and veg. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, yes it is a sad time especially for those families who have lost loved ones. I'm looking forward to some of the produce that we hope will grow to keep us going through the summer:)
DeleteSo difficult when friends can not say goodbye to the departed. Also for those hospitalised in these strange times. Your flowers and seedlings are looking good. I received three bags of peat yesterday - I ordered by email, paid over the phone and they dropped the peat at my back gate without me even seeing them - all very odd since the garden centre I bought from is usually such a friendly, family-run business.
ReplyDeleteThank you John, such unusual times. We too got three bags of compost delivered by a local nursery. We left their cash in a plastic bag where they could pick it up easily. It all seems so strange doesn't it?:)
DeleteSo sad to go at a time like this. Hope your other friend does well with her op. Your garden is looking good & oh for a greenhouse. A little green with envy. Take care, stay safe & huggles.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan. In fact she is a he and he is also my second cousin, his wife rang yesterday to say he was through the operation and back on the ward. Having the greenhouse is very useful:)
DeleteOh gosh, it's all so sad isn't it, at least you were able to say some sort of goodbye. I hope your friends operation goes well. The garden is looking great and lots to come looking at the growth in your greenhouse. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, strange and sad times indeed. I hope that some of the seedlings will produce things we can eat through the summer, I'm looking forward to it:)
DeleteI am so sorry about your neighbour and your friend in hospital. It is so upsetting that you cannot say a proper goodbye to her and I hope your other friend recovers well in hospital. It is hard to believe at times how much our world has been turned upside down in such a short space of time.
ReplyDeleteYour garden flowers are looking beautiful - so lovely to see your wild garlic as I can't get out into the country to find any. Our valerian is just beginning to flower too. The seedlings look healthy and I am sure you will get lots of produce later in the year. Take care and stay safe and well.
Thank you RR. So much has changed in such a short time, I wonder if thngs will ever be the same again? Perhaps in some ways they shouldn't be. There is nothing quite like a wood full of wild garlic and bluebells at this time of year, luckily we have both in the garden but it isn't the same. I hope we get some edible produce later in the year:)
DeleteThat's very sad.
ReplyDeleteThe garden / growing is looking good though!
Thank you Louise, it is sad. Hope we get some edible produce for the summer, the strawberries are looking good at the moment:)
Delete{{big hug}} to you Rosie. Warmest wishes for your friend and their recovery after the op.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie, his wife rang yesterday and he got through the op and is back on the ward:)
DeleteThe pandemic is creating heartbreaking situations with patients having to be alone during their time in hospital and strict rules at funerals. I hope your friend recovers well from her surgery. Your plants are
ReplyDeleteresponding well to nurturing and you should have some good crops later in the year.
Thank you Linda, how things have changed for so many people in such a short time. All looks well after the surgery. I do hope we get some good crops from the seedlings and can pop into the garden for things to eat:)
DeleteI am sorry you couldn't attend your friend's funeral Rosie. Saying a silent goodbye sounds so poignant. I hope some of your sadness is tamed by the beautiful plants you have growing in your greenhouse and conservatory right now. You are sure to have a wonderful display later in the year. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Simone. She will be missed for her sense of humour and kindness. I'm looking forward to seeing what will grow this year:)
DeleteI’m sorry to hear about your friend and neighbour, Rosie. I lost a dear friend recently too and only heard about it after the funeral had already taken place. Beautiful photos and I’m so glad that you are able to enjoy your garden. Spring has barely started here - I saw some crocuses in flower last week - far too early to plant anything. Marie x
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I know Spring takes longer to arrive where you are, the warm week we had last week brought everything out but today is cold and grey again:)
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