Growing Memories

I know I've talked about my garden before, but after being away for Christmas, and the fact it constantly rained while I was away, there's a lot of weeding work to be done.

I once had a friend who argued that weeds were plants, and so justified this with not bothering to get rid of hers, and if anyone took a quick look at my abundant crop would think I was endorsing this theory.

Karen Gribbin

I have over the years had many different gardens, but through all of that, my garden holds some wonderful memories when I look back on the pictorial journey.

I will admit when my husband was alive, he did all the grunt work in our garden, its why I flounder with the weeding now, and I can't spend as long on my knees these days.

So all those time saving options like self watering, and crushed brick, now comes in handy.

Our garden has given me lovely memories over the years, and when I look at certain plants I remember the events that produced them.

Allamanda

When the red Allamanda at our front steps flowers I think of how much time my husband spent on getting this plant to climb up the brick work, it was his favourite when covered full red flowers.

One year I bought a few punnets of pansies and my grandchildren planted these in boxes along our retaining wall. 

They loved them and whenever I see pansies flowering I think of the day and all the fun we had covered in dirt and laughter.

Gardens attract all kinds of insects and spiders, birds and lizards. Over the years we've had them all. The fish pond is often adorned with frogs or dragon flies. 

Golden Orb 

And then there is the produce from the vegetable patch. I'm so much better growing
vegetables, and I just love eating from my own garden. 

Even a potted plant can bring a sense of well-being to your life with out all the hard yards.

If you've never tried growing anything, now just might be the time to start. You'll love the results.