We’ve called the garden area along our foundation wall Granny’s Garden since Briana (granddaughter) gave Sylvia a sign with “Granny’s Garden” on it. Time and weather have destroyed the sign. The name remains.
This year, Bryant and Barbara came the Saturday before Mother’s Day and cleaned out that area, putting down fresh mulch. They also gave her a gift certificate to Flower Land and a beautiful handmade card. (Handmade cards are a tradition in Barbara’s family, and they do a terrific job each time.)
I went out this morning to check on the plants.
In addition to her new flowers, you can see a rose, giant garlic, mint and hollyhocks. (Yes, we enjoy fresh garlic–a lot!)
The mica is from Sylvia’s father. When we see it we think of him.
Holly and peony grow in the end corners. Barbara trimmed the holly bushes so they look great.
Once again we say, “Thank you very much.”
Brings back memories of my grandmother who started me on gardening at an early age. She showed me how to work up the earth and plant the seeds for the beautiful little flowers called “Forget-Me-Nots. After that, I had to have some kind of a garden every spring trying different plants. Thanks Grandma !!
What is sad to see is young folk living in the country and struggling to make ends meet when they don’t know how to raise and preserve food. Thanks to those who teach such skills to others.
Beautiful! I love the garden when the plants are initially planted…everything looks so neat and tidy. I love flower season…and a gift card to Flower Land??! Can’t be beat!
Those same things put a big smile on Sylvia’s lovely face. They did pull out my catnip, but with kitty to enjoy it, what’s to be sad about?
nice little space. I’ll get a personal tour in a couple of weeks!
Yes, you will. Should look better by then.