Landscaping!

We have lived here for not quite a tid of a year! Spring is blooming forth; and we are enjoying the mysteries of new growth! The photo images are "borrowed" to give you an idea of what our landscaping will look like! We live in a "strata" development; and it is good, when you have "them" (management and strata council) on your side! When we moved last May/06; we brought our plants with us. ie a good size rhododendrum; a camelia bush / tid tree; a magnolia; and a dogwood tree. Since last year, these plants have really blossomed; and it is "time" to remove them from their large planters to soil! The "chief" gardener was here this am; and everything went reasonably well! In fact, he is more than willing to help us. We are also giving these 4 plants to the "common area"; and that will beautify our section; and give pleasure to all eyes.

Tidbit - There is nothing nicer than to GIVE!

"Mike", the "chief" huncho, volunteered to plant several several daffodils in this "common area" this fall! So imagine how gorgeous those glorious yellow flowers will look; planted in new topsoil, along with our 4 "trees!" That particular spot has been devoid of fresh soil for years! Thus, wonderful new budding beginnings for all!

I am not a gardener, per say; but I LOVE the peace that a "garden" brings to our souls. Gardening; be it actively or 'supervising', is such therapy; and as my parents used to say: "Stick you finger in the dirt". That bittid, really brings you 'down to earth'; and it expands far beyond a gardening perspective! Like, where are you at?

We have a private small terrace patio; and we will be plunging our fingers into the earth, to plant our smaller entourage of plants and roses! Plus, winding various clematis' around the stems of already existing trees.

Mentioned in an earlier posting, a bit ago, that my Dad has a beautiful pink Queen Elizabeth Rose, that I gave him many years ago; we will be planting our "Q.E." right beside his; and we feel this will make a lovely rose combination. By the time we are finished with our tid garden (they say, a gardener's work is never done!), we are looking forward to a bit of tranquil haven, also of humming birds, bees, butterflies and the like!

We were out this afternoon with Alan's Mum. She treated us to a bit of lunch; and then we took her to view the Old Age Home / Hospital; and she really liked it. Basically, it is a difference of night and day, from where she is presently existing. So, next week, we will go back to the place with her and her husband; for them to check it out a tid further. There is a "surge of life" at the new place; and we hope they choose to relocate!

Upon returning home, just a short tid ago, our 4 'tree like' plants had been planted in the "common area!" That now provides an overall 'community' pleasing appeal; as well as giving us a bit more space on our tidbitz front patio.

Gardening is good for the spirits; and what a beautiful time of year to appreciate the perpetual blooms and buds of life! Also, the rebuilding of relationships with family and friends; as well as nuturing the growth of new friendships!

God Bless you all!