A kindly gift

Having opened our old garden at Linden Barn for the Yellow Book, one of the real joys of doing so was meeting so many gardeners. Whether or not this comes from some goodness that transmits itself from the soil or if the very act of gardening nourishes the soul I have no idea but what I do know is that all the people I have met through gardening have been kind and sincere.

Today I popped over to Sara who had offered me some Irises as she is in the process of clearing sections of her garden which she plans to restructure. Sara and her husband Dick's garden is very beautiful. The garden envelopes the lovely period house and the plot nestles into the soft folds of the landscape just on the edge of the village. It is a setting with a very real sense of place.

Now, I confess that at this moment in time with a new garden to plant up from scratch, I welcome any plants people are willing to give me. All the better if these plants come from such a wonderful garden. The Irises are Gold of Autumn and will work well in our new garden and fit the planned colour palette and planting plan.

So, thank you Sara. Your Irises have found a new home where they will be welcome and very much appreciated.