Goodbye garden. . . . . . . .

As much fun as it is to travel to far away places, leaving home has it downside.

For me waving goodbye to the garden is always hard. Having to say au revoir, 

when it's just starting to thrive in the warm springtime sunshine, brings a catch 
to my throat and even a tear to my eye as the car backs down the driveway.

Last weekend I picked parsley and scattered annual seeds. There will be no 

languishing at the garden centers this Spring, sighing over all those gorgeous 

pots of perennials just waiting for a garden spot. 

So right now the garden IS lovely, things are growing rapidly with April showers 

and warm sunshine. Although the azaleas are late this year they have bloomed and 

I've enjoyed them this past week before leaving. Above you can see the first fig

leaves appearing - by the time I return perhaps there will be tiny fruits.

The grass was mowed - hopefully it grows slowly. The neighbors will watch the 

cottage and hopefully the weather will be gentle whilst we're away, with just quiet 

breezes to blow the last of the pollen off the roof. 

I know it will look like a jungle when we return mid-May!

What do you miss most when leaving home for an extended trip?