The old Blogger is no more and so I've been forced to start using New Blogger functions. Thankfully I'm still able to use my photography edit programme without too much difficulty and make collages so here are five of the walled garden next to the library in the park.
I haven't been in the walled garden for some time so I was delighted to see that the entrance gates were open on a day when I visited the library last week. It's obvious that the staff and volunteers have continued to maintain the different areas in the walled garden. The pergola has been cleared of the Montana clematis and other vine like climbers. A sitting out area that had a many sided wooden pergola has gone - perhaps because the wood was rotten. In its place is a bench and a natural sculpture made from a dead tree. The rose garden has been maintained as before and there were still many blooms and varieties of rose.
There are many wide paths with vistas that invite a walk to other interesting areas and plenty of benches in every corner of the garden. The fountain and fish pond is usually a focal point for carers who come through with young children after a visit to the children's library next to the main building.
I enjoyed seeing the flowers that are typical of the season such as the Michaelmas daisies and the dahlias. The roses are also a delight.
As for my experience with getting back into reading that has been more difficult as I realise that my eyesight has deteriorated over the months. I've made an appointment at the opticians and know that I shall need a new prescription for spectacles before I'm comfortable with close work such as reading and embroidery. So far I've read Elly Griffith's The Stranger Diaries - which is a recent stand alone novel, but I prefer her books that are a series where the reader gets to know the characters over time.
Well, this is all I could manage with New Blogger today. No doubt I'll improve as time goes on and write longer posts.
I know this is posted on Thursday, but tomorrow we're busy preparing for our No 1 grandson and his little family who are coming to visit on Sunday. There'll be five us who'll be socially distancing in the garden. We've also made more room in the covered yard which is another big space where we can open the gates on one end and the French windows on the other end to create an open air environment. We're looking forward to seeing them as they haven't been able to visit for many months. It looks as if we shall continue to enjoy dry and pleasant weather conditions during the weekend so we're planning a bbq with some baking done beforehand.
Wishing you a good day and a lovely weekend. Thank you for coming by.
