"Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.”— William Shakespeare
People in my generation are still likely to divide up the seasons by the equinoxes but overall it is four blocks of three months. 1st December to 28/29th February is Spring, 1st March to 31st May is Spring, 1st June to 31st August is Summer and 1st September to 30th November is Autumn Spring here on the Sussex coast has been very dry and until recently cold with some frosts to worry gardeners. But the last week has seen a dramatic change to warm and sunny weather, very welcome Back in February we had a couple of named storms, Dudley and Eunice. The later hit our parts on Friday 18th February, not a day I will forget. About fourth miles away from my home the highest wind speed recorded in the UK was 122mph near The Needles on The Isle of Wight. But that isn't what I will not forget, it was severe sciatic pain in my left thigh! I took basically a rest cure of seven days total relaxation (including limited internet) and a course of anti inflammatories took away the pain, aided and abetted by the TLC of my family. I could not move very much at all Right now I am pretty much back normal with added occasional discomfort, nothing serious and I am attempting to build resilience. But having that time was quite an usual experience as I tend to be pretty full on most if the time. And of course taking stock I did have to think around numerous "what ifs", primarily around work but also around my gardening activities. Gardening, mmmmm All that was about six weeks ago and I have adapted, am very positive about everything. Last week I popped down to Plot 106 to tinker around, mechanisms are in place to help and support me there, I am blessed. I am about a month behind but that is all relative. The sun is warm on my face, the pears and apples blaze with blossom, the artichokes rise rapidly, the bulk of the potatoes are in, the robins and blackbirds sing away, the Brimstone and Peacock butterflies go past. I am back. I will succeed. I am home .... +3 Like Comment Sharet.
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AuthorI launched this website on 16th August 2020 to bring together my thoughts on gardening,, its importance for health and wellbeing and two projects running concurrently, a renovation of my own garden on the West Sussex coast at Lancing and a nearby allotment. But also to learn from other gardeners about the inspirations for their plots, about their gardening projects and enjoyment of beautiful plants and gardens Archives
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