This was the garden I played in as a child. I know where the pavers become bumpy near the shed, where the spiders love to spin webs, where garden sculptures rest. And I love that Saskia is now discovering this little backyard world.
We spent the weekend outdoors: planting seedling baskets and herb pots at home, and here, amongst the shade in JanMa's garden. The Little One delighted in running down the grassy hill as fast as her little legs would carry her and I would scoop her up and swirl her around just before she'd reach the hedge. It was all a bit Huggies commercial but I couldn't resist. We ate mini gelato cones (Sassy insisting on tucking into hers cone first), slipped down the slide, hunted for strawberries and patted the family of (stone) wombats by front path. The kind of spring afternoon that you'd look back on and remember how blissfully happy and content you were.
How was your weekend? Did you spend it outdoors?
oh lovely... this garden looks wonderful. My grandparents had a huge garden that I still remember bits and pieces of .. there was a big fishpond, a pool, a washing line that had a pulley system straight out from the laundry, fruit trees... to me as a small child it seemed like a jungle, but I imagine it's probably not nearly as big as I remember it to be. x
ReplyDeleteYes, I know what you mean. I visit parks from my childhood with Saskia now - and it's funny to think these little places once felt like endless spaces with big/tall/long/enormous equipment which gave you that giddy mix of fear and excitement...Love the visual snippets from your grandparents' garden - isn't it funny what we choose to store away as memories? x
DeleteI remember my grandparents magical gardens too
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journalling of your weekend
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I love that gardens are magic places for children. My parents would be touched you described it that way x
DeleteAh those colors! I would love to wander around here... we unfortunately spent most of our weekend indoors, but this week we are getting a strange warmfront for November and I plan on taking full advantage! x
ReplyDeleteOh I hope some deliciously warm weather has made it your way. I do have to admit I am more of a spring/summer kind of gal x
DeleteThat garden looks like a magical getaway! I wish we had the same weekend enjoying nature but, unfortunately it rained the entire weekend : (
ReplyDeleteIt was! Such a beautiful, shady little haven. Hope you've had less rain and more sunshine your way x
Deleteso beautiful. You must have wonderful memories and your little one can alos enjoy it as well. x
ReplyDeleteI do. It will be so sad if/when they sell the house...But for now, it is such a great place for Sassy to play x
DeleteWow, what a magical place - love that last picture. Enchanting. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna - it is such a beautiful place to photograph. Sassy loves it there - and the best thing is, it's only 10 minutes away! x
DeleteWhat a lovely and magic-filled space to twirl and dream :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan. A lovely place to dream - I keep thinking about when she grows up and I find her playing make believe in and about the garden....oh so sweet x
Deleteoh it looks so green and glorious - what a sweet little weekend - and YUM I want one of those mini gelatos!!! did you make em? drool!!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? Canberra is only just starting to get that first little tinge of the yellow/brown summer dry - but mum and dads is so sheltered and always stays green that little bit longer. Those gelatos (omg) are from Costco! Get onto it! They are delicious x
Deletea garden filled with magic and memories ... beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah - it's a special place x
DeleteIt is a beautiful garden. What magic to have a shared spot from your childhood to Saskia's. On a side note, how do you do side by side pics? X ashley
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley...I'm sure there's a few ways you can do this, but as I'm pretty hopeless with technical stuff I probably do it the clunky way. The width of my photos are 600 pixels, so I change the width on the side by side photos to be about 295 pixels (halving the number doesn't work, it needs to be a little less)...please let me know if this doesn't make sense - happy to explain right from the beginning - just not too sure how much you already know and if you're a little familiar with html x
DeleteI have no clue but will go 290 and see! Thanks sweetie. X Ashley
DeleteHow wonderful that you got to play in this beautiful garden and now your little one can too! Love these photos, Claire. (Excited that soon some of your pics will be making their way into a Project Life album... woohoo!)
ReplyDeleteRonnie xo
Thanks Ronnie - that means a lot coming from you...Oh yes, I'm excited too, but am having a hard time trying to settle on my memorykeeping system!.....x
DeleteWhat a beautiful, serene place to be in! And especially lovely that you can take your babe there to romp and play. The green is simply electric! Wishing you a beautiful day :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect description! And wishing you a beautiful day too x
DeleteWhat a magical garden for Saskia! And you take such beautiful photos :) My parents made a fairy garden for all their grandkids...and their eyes always light up when they walk outside at their place. xx
ReplyDeleteHello lovely! Thanks for your kind words...Your parents sound like beautiful grandparents - a fairy garden, how enchanting x
DeleteWhat a magical garden perfect for little ones to explore in. So much to see and discover and take in. I love the last shot. I have fond memories of my grandparents' backyards too... and funnily enough, it's the quirky plants I remember along with the garden ornments and treasures of course x
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda...It's so nice to have them so close - and have a space that is so lush and invites exploration. I have fond memories of my granny's garden too - the crazy paving pergola, the rose bushes and the bird bath x
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