Simple joys

We have had a spell of beautiful weather here in Cornwall. Each day brings warmth and sunshine, though by the evening the chill creeps in.

It's a joyful time in the garden, and things that I didn't expect to see in February are popping up all over the place.

Deep purple crocus, big cushions of primroses, swathes of pretty Tete a Tete daffodils. They  are all happily thriving.

But also, roses, rhubarb, tulips, grape hyacinths and even tiny flowers on an Apricot tree.

Now it is planning time, and one order has gone off for seeds and plants. My greenhouse has been cleaned and I have seedtrays with compost in, warming, ready for the little seeds to come. I have ordered Sweet peas, Orlaya, French climbing beans, Cosmos and more.

It's an exciting time.

Simple joys.

Camellia

Just a few blooms from one of my Camellias.

I love the way it looks as though there is a splash of white paint randomly on the petals.

Cornwall is a county where Camellias grow profusely.

I think almost every garden has one or more.

The packs of seeds were swept up by my daughter in law who wanted to try something different in her garden.

Seeds?

I was recently sent some free packs of seeds.

They are not ones that I would use, and I wonder if anyone would like them.

There is a packet of Butternut squash, one of a vegetable called Kalettes, a cross between Sprouts and Kale.

one Tomato and one Courgette (Zucchini).

I know that some countries don't allow the import of seeds, but I will post anywhere that is permitted to receive them.

Onward.

We have come through a very hard time but slowly we are resuming normal life again.

Without a lot of boring detail, my husband contracted both bronchial pneumonia and influenza together, so was moved to an isolation ward in the hospital. The staff were so kind and in the expectation of great sadness, allowed me to stay all day and sleep in a bed by him.

My husband is a fighter, and rallied against all expectations, surrounded by the prayers of so many friends.

Finally he is at home, still weak, a little confused but on the mend.

Thank you for all your kind wishes and enquiries.

I will come and go as I can.