Since the Governor has asked that all of us seniors stay home and don't socialize, life really hasn't changed for us. Other than the fact that all of our friends and family have not been seen or heard from since they have started working from home and the grandkids are out of school until further notice. Our daily routine has not changed. We get up have coffee, feed animals and start the next project that needs doing. In September we were planning a trip to Europe but with my recent surgery, our nieces wedding coming and now this whole virus scare we have decided that traveling this year was off the table. The trip is all planned out so when things improve we can pick up where we left off.
Today is one of those beautiful spring days, sunny and about sixty degrees out, so when the Librarians stopped by with their golden, Stella and asked if MeMa and Roxy would like to go for a long walk. She said yes, and I said by, I had started some gardening projects and was anxious to get back to them.
Today is one of those beautiful spring days, sunny and about sixty degrees out, so when the Librarians stopped by with their golden, Stella and asked if MeMa and Roxy would like to go for a long walk. She said yes, and I said by, I had started some gardening projects and was anxious to get back to them.
Last year I started another boxwood topiary that with some more trimming and a lot of patience will be a Mickey Mouse head. I planted it in the front garden in one of my annual beds, this summer it will be surrounded with dwarf zinnias.
After getting Mickey planted I moved to the back to water the seed trays in the greenhouse. As I walked slowly I was very aware of the constant noise going on around me. At the end of our road where the nursery used to be is now and three story storage facility that is still under construction.
Our next door neighbor is adding another floor to his house as well as adding another twenty feet to the back giving him and his new bride a master suite upstairs and a big kitchen and dining room to the back.
Then as I enter the back garden I will probably never get used to being greeted by this row of monoliths starring over our back fence.
These houses are ten feet from our fence line so they have no garden to speak of but for the amount these homes sold for the homeowners will probably have to work all the time and not have time to fuss with gardens.
If the virus eventually keeps us indoors full time at least we won't have to hear the constant noise of the construction going on all sides of Menagerie Manor.
Your house actually sounds like a very pleasant place to be right now. I love hearing about your gardening adventures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer it is very pleasant here, and we are never short of something to do.
DeleteGood that you enjoy your gardening. There is going to be plenty of time for it over the next period (however long it is).
ReplyDeleteWe are ready for what comes but are missing our grandchildren.
DeleteEveryone has to live somewhere, I keep telling my self. But I am astounded at the great houses on small lots recently vacated by large farms and barns.
ReplyDeleteI much preferred the nursery behind us but everything comes to an end eventually.
DeleteAt least having the option of pottering around the garden is a good thing. I feel for those folks who cannot escape their four walls.
ReplyDelete~Jo
You are right Jo, I can't imagine being locked in an apartment.
ReplyDeleteHi Doc, glad to hear you are hale and hearty. I can't comment on most posts, but I am glad to hear you are able to get out and garden. I did yesterday among the muddy beds. So much to do here, but a freeze tonight. Ugg! Donna at gather
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you Donna. It was sunny and 68 degrees here today. Since we have ordered to stay home, all I do is work in the gardens. Hope you are well and happy.
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