I had a lovely day today - full of people ! I was invited to visit an elderly friend this morning. She lives in a studio flat in a sheltered housing complex nearby. It was great to be able to sit and listen. She doesn't get a lot of visitors, and I know she sometimes feels very lonely. She chatters non-stop whenever I go there. And I barely talk at all. She just needs someone to listen to her. She was a great gardener when she was younger, and still has such wonderful advice to share.
She gave me two small cuttings I'm very pleased with. One is a Schlumbergera (Christmas cactus). I haven't had one for quite a few years, so will treasure it.
The other is a piece of Zebrina pendula (Wandering Jew).
Now...to get them to root, and we'll be away.
This afternoon I had a surprise visit from my sister-in-law (who lives nearby) with my niece, who lives in Sicily !! It was wonderful to see her. She moved there from Ireland 3 months ago - her husband is Sicilian. She brought photos of the house and garden they are renting on the outskirts of Trapani. Well..the garden is amazing !! Gosh - the fruit...the flowers...a feast for the eyes. I was green with envy ! My sister-in-law has decided she is going to Sicily to live with them. I was even more green after hearing that. But I was made to promise that I will visit them later in the year. That's something to look forward to.
I didn't get anything done in the garden at all today. Between visiting, and visits, and watching South Africa lose to Australia in the Cricket World Cup, there was only time for essential watering. Tomorrow, I plan to spend most of the day in the garden. Wonderful !
Now - I'm off to bed !! Goodnight.
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