Sunday 18 October 2009

Rising Like the Phoenix from the Ashes

Well it is now four weeks since my husband dropped the bombshell that he was leaving me after 45 years together but like the Phoenix I am now rising from the ashes. For those four weeks I have mourned and my garden has gone into hibernation! DSCF0014Now it is time to take stock and start again. There are still lots of flowers blooming in the garden. The self sown nasturtiums are still abundant and the begonias are hanging in there. DSCF0012 DSCF0011 If I had dead headed the dahlias I expect they would have done more but even so they are still colourful. DSCF0010

I’m going to have to start mowing the lawn. Not a job I relish so it's just as well it is a tiny lawn. At the moment it is growing toadstools. DSCF0005 DSCF0007 There have never been toadstools before so I don’t know why they have suddenly appeared. Perhaps it is something to do with the weather.

The herbs are hanging in there though they need some attention and I am still picking spinach and self blanching celery. The good part of this is that I can have carte blanche to do what I want and plant what I want. Can’t be all bad! 

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9 comments:

  1. Ellie Mae's Cottage18 October 2009 at 17:41

    So sorry to hear you've been going through a difficult time. I know it's not easy having been there myself 10 years ago. As hard as it is now you will get through it... I know easier said than done. In my own situation I ended up finding a wonderful man that made me so much happier than my ex-husband ever did. For now just concentrate on yourself and slowly you will find your way. Many hugs, Jackie

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  2. Bangchik and Kakdah18 October 2009 at 17:52

    It's a tough episode in life... Slowly getting on with gardening will sooth and heal... Val, We just got to get on with life..... ~bangchik and kakdah

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  3. Joanne18 October 2009 at 17:53

    Valeri
    I had you in my mind to e mail and say hello and there you beat me to it.

    I am so sorry for your news and hope that you start to find many pluses to life without him. A parting of the ways is never an easy experience but time helps and looking forward and not back is the best medicine.

    Your garden is still blooming away and looking nice so something for you to cherish.

    Hugs Joanne

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  4. Diana Studer18 October 2009 at 18:23

    Hey now you can dye your fabric in the kitchen in peace.

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  5. Liz18 October 2009 at 18:23

    Hi Val, I'm glad you're beginning to feel better! I too had thought about you only a couple of days ago and wondered whether it was time to email and see if you're well... But you beat me to it! :D

    Your Dahlia's look wonderful, and your garden still has plenty of colour in it!

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  6. Catherine@AGardenerinProgress18 October 2009 at 23:13

    I'm sorry to hear of your news. I hope spending time in the garden will be therapeutic for you.

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  7. James David19 October 2009 at 09:49

    Hi, Sorry to note about the news. Hope that you find joy in your garden and that it makes you stronger and that time heals and makes you wiser.

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  8. Val19 October 2009 at 18:04

    Thank you all so much for your kind comments. I'm really touched by your support! Val

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  9. Anna19 October 2009 at 20:27

    Hi Val - so sorry to hear your news. I hope that the garden gives you some joy during what must be difficult days. Do take care of yourself ((((()))))

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