January Surprise

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I’d not been taking too much notice of what’s around in the garden – too busy after a couple of weeks travelling and visiting family over Christmas and New Year – then discovering that the neighbours’ sheep had dined out on our sprouts! But this morning I stopped and took stock of what was around me: bulbs planted in the new bed had started poking up out of the soil; the Alegria (Busy Lizzies) had succumbed to the frost and were sodden piles of mush; same with the nasturtiums at the foot of the outside stairs. Then I looked back towards the house and looked up – and there, just beneath the balcony was the most beautiful red rose! Crimson Cascade! Not exactly a ‘cascade’ as it was only one flower, but what a glorious surprise! I imagine the proximity and protection of the balcony had allowed it to bloom, plus it being in the very place where the sun hits first thing in the morning.

• 13 Jan, 2012
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