Spring's coming on here, with some trees in bloom and others about to hit bud break. Just yesterday we were reflecting on how the emergence of a new growing season in the northern hemisphere means the end of one there. It strikes me, now, how much of a miracle it is that, as a planet, we are always coming and going, freshening and senescing, living and dying. I hope there is hope in remembering that transition is cyclical, the swing of a pendulum. True, the arc may not make its way back to center in a single lifetime, but so far, it has always come back. Maybe this song will fill some of the void. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx17RvPMaQ8 -- Thank you, Prue. Loved this.
Hi Julia, it has indeed happened quickly and I can only imagine what it might look like in the Valley.
Husband and self have just come back from a swim - the water has cooled off in that autumnal way and as we sat on the porch in the sun to get warm again, we watched the leaves and seedheads flying across the garden in the strengthening breeze. Streams of yellow, ochre, amber and umber and it was actually quite beautiful.
I chose not to think about the raking of the leaves for mould that will be backbreaking!
Such lovely words, Prue. I love the colours of autumn, and that feeling (and scent in the air) that summer's over again.
And here in UK spring is trying to start - if only someone would just remind the weather! We're changing to British Summer Time next weekend, but it's already noticeable that the days are getting longer.
Spring is coming, although the ground is wet here today so no weeding I'm heading into the garden to take some cuttings and pop them into a propagator. It looks like I've lost a few hebe plants this year, so I'm going to cut them back hard and see if they return and if not out they come. I need to think about starting off my seeds, but I'll think bout that tomorrow and plan, we're away for 10 days in April so have to becareful of what stage to leave them unattended . It's a bit dull out but a good day to potter. This year has gone fast.
Thank you for posting the link to Peace Train Prue. Such a powerful reminder. I of course am on the west coast of BC, Canada so we are just entering into our Spring with snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils now popping up. Changing seasons....a lifelong journey no?
Spring's coming on here, with some trees in bloom and others about to hit bud break. Just yesterday we were reflecting on how the emergence of a new growing season in the northern hemisphere means the end of one there. It strikes me, now, how much of a miracle it is that, as a planet, we are always coming and going, freshening and senescing, living and dying. I hope there is hope in remembering that transition is cyclical, the swing of a pendulum. True, the arc may not make its way back to center in a single lifetime, but so far, it has always come back. Maybe this song will fill some of the void. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx17RvPMaQ8 -- Thank you, Prue. Loved this.
It seems to happen almost one day to the next, you notice the leaves have started to turn and it’s dark earlier - definitely autumn down here.
Hi Julia, it has indeed happened quickly and I can only imagine what it might look like in the Valley.
Husband and self have just come back from a swim - the water has cooled off in that autumnal way and as we sat on the porch in the sun to get warm again, we watched the leaves and seedheads flying across the garden in the strengthening breeze. Streams of yellow, ochre, amber and umber and it was actually quite beautiful.
I chose not to think about the raking of the leaves for mould that will be backbreaking!
Such lovely words, Prue. I love the colours of autumn, and that feeling (and scent in the air) that summer's over again.
And here in UK spring is trying to start - if only someone would just remind the weather! We're changing to British Summer Time next weekend, but it's already noticeable that the days are getting longer.
Spring is coming, although the ground is wet here today so no weeding I'm heading into the garden to take some cuttings and pop them into a propagator. It looks like I've lost a few hebe plants this year, so I'm going to cut them back hard and see if they return and if not out they come. I need to think about starting off my seeds, but I'll think bout that tomorrow and plan, we're away for 10 days in April so have to becareful of what stage to leave them unattended . It's a bit dull out but a good day to potter. This year has gone fast.
Thank you for posting the link to Peace Train Prue. Such a powerful reminder. I of course am on the west coast of BC, Canada so we are just entering into our Spring with snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils now popping up. Changing seasons....a lifelong journey no?
I always enjoy watching our opposite seasons unfold in your words. 🥰