tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post3514568886779447864..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: In IsolationJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-58090381094508956102020-07-20T08:06:02.710+01:002020-07-20T08:06:02.710+01:00What a lovely variety you have in your garden!The ...What a lovely variety you have in your garden!The roses are so pretty. A nice get away and close to home, lol.😉Susan Zarzyckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288882192508352720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34345813606661607502020-07-19T17:47:20.124+01:002020-07-19T17:47:20.124+01:00I am just catching up, Jo. I am so sorry. It is ...I am just catching up, Jo. I am so sorry. It is hard to lose a parent no matter age or illness. Praying for sweet serenity for you. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2626440825422172062020-07-17T14:50:15.182+01:002020-07-17T14:50:15.182+01:00SO hard to have to stay home when all you want to ...SO hard to have to stay home when all you want to do is go somewhere to just forget your worries for a few hours. I am sending you love and healing thoughts my friend. Take care of yourself.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17409053941610050972020-07-17T14:37:51.397+01:002020-07-17T14:37:51.397+01:00Everything in your garden is looking great. I'...Everything in your garden is looking great. I'm so glad you have been able to find some sanctuary there. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62928926326950191442020-07-17T13:34:48.395+01:002020-07-17T13:34:48.395+01:00I'm sorry to hear that you had to isolate for ...I'm sorry to hear that you had to isolate for two weeks at such a hard time. <br />Our gardens provide us with so much more than plants and grass don't they? Each plant has a memory attached and a tale to tell.<br />Take care Jo<br />xxHazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-10893216642580756482020-07-17T09:45:22.476+01:002020-07-17T09:45:22.476+01:00It must have been really hard having to stay home ...It must have been really hard having to stay home after all you had been through and also difficult to concentrate. Thank goodness for the garden. You have a lovely lot of produce. We have no apples this year. Weather conditions have been so changeable - perhaps that's the reason. We've managed to grow some potatoes in the veg plot and in a container. Gardening more than ever has been something to focus on these last few months. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26322743975720563492020-07-17T09:29:06.839+01:002020-07-17T09:29:06.839+01:00I think that it must be hard to stay indoors for t...I think that it must be hard to stay indoors for two weeks under normal circumstances, but at least you have a garden to wander round and get some fresh air. <br />Glad to see that everything is looking good and doing well. <br />Take care. xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62097565333315114252020-07-17T08:27:19.847+01:002020-07-17T08:27:19.847+01:00What a year this has been. I'm glad you're...What a year this has been. I'm glad you're now able to get out and about to get your breath back but at least you have your lovely colourful garden to enjoy. What an unusual tomato, I haven't heard of those before.Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78117914374595871132020-07-17T02:30:35.008+01:002020-07-17T02:30:35.008+01:00Looks like your garden is coming along beautifully...Looks like your garden is coming along beautifully. Your roses are so pretty. I've tried to grow them a couple of times with no luck so I envy those who can achieve that!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84391520722449096642020-07-17T02:29:17.353+01:002020-07-17T02:29:17.353+01:00That bouquet is gorgeous, Jo. And you have a lot g...That bouquet is gorgeous, Jo. And you have a lot going on in your garden. It's hard being quarantined I know, and our gardens are a blessing at difficult times. Thinking of you. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-57296293786006322182020-07-17T01:15:32.999+01:002020-07-17T01:15:32.999+01:00Aw gardens are a refuge aren't they? My goodn...Aw gardens are a refuge aren't they? My goodness those potato flowers are GORGEOUS. I've never seen them before. kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75736500236494363182020-07-16T22:52:31.574+01:002020-07-16T22:52:31.574+01:00I'd not realised you were in that sort of isol...I'd not realised you were in that sort of isolation for a fortnight, but yes, a walk is definitely a good clearing of cobwebs type of thing. Your garden is evidently producing well, even though you lacked time there for a while. We net our blueberries as soon as we see the first tiny little berry & hope the bees have finished their job, although our netting is not so close a weave to keep them out, but mainly as bird protection. It would work for your cherries too. Thanks for the catchup, take care, stay safe & huggles.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-76778918994942157872020-07-16T22:17:04.766+01:002020-07-16T22:17:04.766+01:00Thank goodness for gardens or simply going on a ni...Thank goodness for gardens or simply going on a nice stroll, it always seems to be a good thing to do.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing the lovely flowers and vegetables that are growing in your garden, everything is looking good.<br /><br />My good wishes.<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80375005433993667262020-07-16T19:53:15.719+01:002020-07-16T19:53:15.719+01:00I am so glad that you are now able to get out and ...I am so glad that you are now able to get out and about a little. Hopefully this will help to lift your spirits, you remain in my prayers Jo and sending you a big hug. The cherries look amazing such a shame that the birds get to them. Take care.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55578973765615280292020-07-16T19:38:27.863+01:002020-07-16T19:38:27.863+01:00I think a walk can lift the spirits, so being conf...I think a walk can lift the spirits, so being confined to barracks must have been hard. I hope you have enjoyed some freedom since and the change or scenery has helped. Lovely flowers and goodies in your garden to enjoy. xMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5054251260811147522020-07-16T18:42:28.609+01:002020-07-16T18:42:28.609+01:00Gardens have been a haven throughout lockdown and ...Gardens have been a haven throughout lockdown and I feel for anyone who doesnt have one. You've got some great photos there. Sending hugs x Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17931529056707899512020-07-16T18:01:08.658+01:002020-07-16T18:01:08.658+01:00It must have been torture for you, thank goodness ...It must have been torture for you, thank goodness you have a beautiful garden to escape to. I can't believe how much produce you have, my garden efforts have produced practically nothing so far, I had lots of flowers on my blueberries but didn't get one single blueberry! my tomato plant has just produced it's first flower truss so if I do get any tomatoes they will be very late, even the flower seeds I sewed have just started flowering and they don't look that great.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-19709258181781284052020-07-16T17:43:18.005+01:002020-07-16T17:43:18.005+01:00Our apple tree follows its own cycle. Every third...Our apple tree follows its own cycle. Every third year there is a scant crop, followed by two years of an excess. This is an excess year.<br /><br />My plum tree is officially dead. Oldest son will remove it for us.50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7960356983410252792020-07-16T16:16:30.227+01:002020-07-16T16:16:30.227+01:00It's been such a difficult time for you and I ...It's been such a difficult time for you and I totally understand the need for a wander around the garden, a breath of fresh air and a need to gather your thoughts. You have a lovely garden, beautiful roses and produce. I mostly leave my cherries for the birds and it was indeed a good crop this year. Lovely to see you posting again but take things easy, it can be a long road sorting out everything you need to do xxEileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89396077299498473512020-07-16T16:10:19.457+01:002020-07-16T16:10:19.457+01:00How difficult for you Jo, that on top of everythin...How difficult for you Jo, that on top of everything else, you were confined to your house and garden. Going out for walks is such a good way to lift your spirits when things get too much, isn't it. I am so glad to hear that you didn't get the virus and you are now able to go about and about when you want to. Your garden looks like it is doing really well. I am on the hunt for some blueberry bushes myself after reading about you growing them, I have a place for them in the garden now.sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12572790843474015432020-07-16T14:06:32.771+01:002020-07-16T14:06:32.771+01:00Your garden looks most splendid. We nurture natur...Your garden looks most splendid. We nurture nature and she nurtures us.Shrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74343883181947748712020-07-16T11:50:06.750+01:002020-07-16T11:50:06.750+01:00Thank goodness for our gardens - providing much ne...Thank goodness for our gardens - providing much needed solace and distraction. I don't grow potatoes, but Charlotte is my favourite salad potato so it will be interesting to hear what you think.<br />Take care<br />Best wishes<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-70593263682276781902020-07-16T11:47:40.127+01:002020-07-16T11:47:40.127+01:00I feel for you. I lost my Dad when I was only 27, ...I feel for you. I lost my Dad when I was only 27, too young to lose a Dad you loved so much. It changed my whole outlook on life though and a lot of things changed for me.<br />My Mum went on to 85 so I was in my 40's and able to cope much better.<br />Just know that you Dad would hate to think that you were unhappy and miserable, be cheerful for him, he would love that.<br />Hugs<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51320445707318217812020-07-16T10:41:42.219+01:002020-07-16T10:41:42.219+01:00Oh how awful on top of everything :( As I was on t...Oh how awful on top of everything :( As I was on the 'at risk' list I had to stay in self isolation for 3 months, only being able to walk around the garden. It was so good when I was finally, by degrees, allowed to venture out. The garden was my haven and I felt so sorry for those who didn't even have that. Take care. Sending virtually love to you and your family. Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114112351660401224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45157688930533899042020-07-16T09:54:58.669+01:002020-07-16T09:54:58.669+01:00Goodness, I can understand how hard it was having ...Goodness, I can understand how hard it was having to stay in for two weeks, walking helps soothe the soul. Lovely to see your garden, the roses are gorgeous and your produce is coming along wonderfully. Blueberries already? You are way ahead of me.Take good care of you Jo.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.com