STORYTELLING SUNDAY-MY PRECIOUS

It's time to join in with STORYTELLING SUNDAY over at SIAN'S PLACE.  On the first Sunday of every month, Sian hosts an international gathering of storytellers for an event  called "Storytelling Sunday." For 2013, Sian has suggested we pick something which is precious to us, and tell it's story.

This month I have chosen something that I certainly couldn't pick up and run with in the case of a fire.....it's my garden...or is it actually the time I spend pottering in my garden?

I am very lucky over here, in that I have what I consider to be the perfect-sized garden...not too huge (and NO grass- I HATE cutting grass!!), and not too small.

It is mostly covered in small stones and although there are a few flower beds, I mostly garden in pots.

Not only do I love looking at what is growing in my garden...especially at this time of year- there is something new to look at almost every day......

.....but I love WORKING in the garden. I feel such a sense of peace when I'm out there- whether it be weeding, pruning or planting and I solve many a problem and work through many irritations  whilst doing so. 

My gardens over the years (not just here, but also in the UK) have shared many frustrations and tears, but I have always felt the better for time spent in them.

Funnily enough, mum and dad have only now got a little bit of garden again, after about twenty years of living in flats (apartments) and the garden has been a saving grace for mum while dad's been unwell.

To read about the things which are precious to a whole bunch of folks from all around the world, why not go over to FROM HIGH IN THE SKY- even better, why not join in- you are sure of a warm welcome!

Hoping the sun has shone a litlle bit for you this weekend!

Thanks for dropping by!

Take care of you

Alison xx