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Gardening is considered an essential business! I understand that, given we can grow our own food, but not quite yet around here. The calendar may say Spring but it's not safe for tender plants until after May 15th.
BUT, (and there's always a BUT) there are some cold weather hardy plants available now. In an effort to overcome some of this 2020 general icky-ness, I made a special stop while out with Odie the other day. I like to take him to the conservation area in town for exercise rather than walk around the block. More nature and less other dogs, kids on bikes & people.
My shopping stop involved safety measures - mask, gloves, hand sanitizer and social distancing, all while supporting a small local business.
Add to that seeing all the pretty plants in and out of the greenhouses, giving a lift to the soul.
Things are hard right now - we have new realities across so many aspects of life, be it work, friends, family, recreation, hobbies, necessary errands, finances, etc. Everything is different, and it needs to be so we can stay safe & healthy. But "Different" requires adapting to changes, accepting limitations, finding creative solutions, fighting against the isolation maintaining safe distances, finding an inner place of peace, remembering that things will continue to evolve. It can be exhausting!
I brought home not only bright pretty pansies, with a few violet stock. I brought home a reminder that hope springs eternal, and that the wheel of the year keeps turning, regardless of what's happening in the world.
I need to get these potted up for the front of the house and maybe they will help brighten up someone else's day. Any little bit of normalcy helps right now.
Lovely idea to brighten up the neighbourhood with some pretty flowers in front of your house. I hope they grow and flower and bring you joy for months.
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