Hi everyone.
Apart from enjoying writing poetry, I love my garden, though I'm no expert. I like to get out on my small plot while I am still fit enough as my cervical cancer is now incurable. I am 80 so have slowed down a bit regardless of the cancer, but still fit enough to plant things and do a bit of weeding and hopefully mow the grass on a good day.
My garden was very neglected last year due to having numerous scans and tests at my local hospital to be diagnosed and then having chemo and radiotherapy for 5 weeks at Addenbrookes, plus brachytherapy which meant a short stay in hospital there..I had unpleasant side effects from the latter so could hardly leave my bungalow as needed the loo urgently every few minutes which was exhausting. I am just starting to get my enthusiasm back despite the terminal prognosis. I enjoy sitting outside when it's not too hot, listening to the birds singing, after an hour or two of light gardening. I find it very therapeutic, always have, but even more so now.
I've recently planted up a little 'hot' bed with colourful helenium, echinacea and coreopsis plus some contrasting blue ground cover campanulas.
Another trip to the nursery for some grasses to fill some more gaps methinks!.
A view of poppies from 2017.This section of the garden is a bit flatter.Jane x
The first of the tame robins.This one answered to baby.It had a deformed claw all it’s life but managed very well.It was my faithful companion for 3 years.Jane x
Thank you.This was another robin who didn’t mind having its photo taken.I’m happy to hear that you have a plot to tend.I still enjoy gardening but digging has become difficult due to severe arthritis.I created a small seating area right at the bottom of the garden and love to sit quietly and listen to the birds.It became important during lockdown when I was alone recovering from surgery.Love Jane x
What a beautiful photo. Full of colour, light and hope 
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Skaro
