A rich tapestry

May 20, 2022

Sunshine and Showers

The saying "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers" seemed true enough as I walked around our neighbourhood on a very warm, sunny day yesterday.  It's hard to keep up with all that's happening in our gardens especially as we've had good growing conditions - thankfully rainfall in the night and dry days .Here are photos of my walk and the beautiful blooms I saw along the way.  I wanted to see how the new play park at the top of the hill was progressing. It's still not open to the local community as a notice says the grass, trees and wild areas need to settle in, but the nearby café hub is generally open. The charity is run by volunteers and the facilities provide refreshments and a safe, inclusive space for local families and individuals.






I stopped at the corner of our road and looked back down the hill where there are views across the valley.  I saw smoke and hoped that it wasn't anything serious.
















Decorations hanging in the bushes were made at the café hub community centre.



Back home in our front and back gardens there's a lot going on.  More about that another time.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a lovely weekend.  

May 17, 2022

Italy May 2022

Our daughter M sent photos of the Italian trip so here's a glimpse at what they did during the time away.  I know that they worked hard in the house and on the land surrounding it to get everything well maintained.  Once they had settled in there were some visits to see the family, go shopping for provisions at a nephew's delicatessen and a friend's pasta shop. A hired car was essential in getting them around.  On one occasion our daughter and friend went to the coast and on another day they visited the beautiful gardens of the Villa d'Este in the town of Tivoli near Rome.






the local abbey and hill towns







Back here the weather continues to be mild and there's plenty to do in our UK garden.  I'm looking forward to the weekend.   Hopefully we'll get out into the countryside on Saturday.  My birthday is happening and we shall be going to daughter M's for tea and cake on Sunday.  I'll catch up with all your news soon.  Meanwhile, have a good week.