As I write, the condo is filled with the scent of lilacs! Simone called me yesterday and said that her grandmere’s lilac bush has produced a bumper-bloom of flowers this year and that she had prepared a bouquet for me. She asked if we could go over there, sit apart from one another in her garden, taking all the precautions necessary to keep us healthy. I’ve been so starved for time with friends! Of course we said yes. So today we went over to the Greenwood neighborhood to spend a cautious hour with Don and Simone.
We came home, arms laden with freshly cut herbs, a grand bouquet of lilacs, and farm fresh eggs from their chickens. Below are some photos from today. I have always enjoyed taking photos of Simone’s flowers and today was no exception.
Grandmere’s Lilacs (heritage lilac bush from Simone’s French grandmother)
Shiva’s Cosmic Dance
Socializing: The New Normal? We sat more than 10 feet away from them.
A textured garden!
Perhaps the hardest was not to pet Annie! She couldn’t possibly understand why Fran and Rick wouldn’t / couldn’t pet her. She looked very sad today. Best to only let her mom and dad pet her.
And finally the chicken-gals. I’d have to describe them as elegant. Just look at them! Elegant and Chunky. They are well-loved and cared for.
Special, warm, and talented couple. The flowers are so vibrant. They exude peace and beauty that we all want. XOXO Lucinda lucinda
Yes, Don and Simone are so talented and creative. I always feel so happy in their garden. What the camera doesn’t pick up is the scent of lilacs! And her magnificent peach rose is about to bloom! Another delight in their garden. -Fran
Gorgeous. My fav is the black and white hen with pink camelia petals in the background. So cool. What is the purple flower just after the bachelor button?
Hi Brenda, I don’t know the name of the flower, but I just asked Simone and will get back to you! She had given me a start and I grew them at Ocean Shores. They are beautiful..Love Fran
HI Brenda! I have the name of the flower, the one just below the bachelor button: Cerinthe
Beautiful. My fav is the black and white hen with pink camelia petals in the background. So cool. What is the purple flower just after the bachelor button?
Beautiful garden, cute dog and chickens. Nice blog and great to see a photo of Simone and Don. So glad you got to see them in person, even if 10 feet away.
Thanks, Bev. It kind of made me sad to have to be so far from them, but at least we got to see them. That part made me so happy. They have such a lovely garden and have it all set up so we can safely sit and be in each other’s company. The best thing right now is to be outdoors!
That was good for my soul! Thanks for sharing, Fran!!
Thank you, Kay. I hope you and Butch are doing well! What a time we are living through. Be well. Big virtual hugs!
So glad you had a chance to go visit Simone and Don. I love seeing their beautiful flowers and the photo of them, Annie and the chickens! It looks so peaceful there in the midst of all this craziness! Strange times we’re living in.
Don and Simone have created a little urban paradise with their garden, veggies, flowers, fruit trees, and chickens. Of course, Annie is so sweet and adds so much vibrancy to their home.