Flossie's Garden Stone, originally uploaded by indiaeden.

There is a border in our garden that I've been taking care of over the past few months, and thinking of as Florence's garden, so when my lovely friend Sarah told me she had commissioned a stone in memory of Florence, I knew exactly where I wanted it to go.
Today Sarah brought over the stone and put it in position for me...I'm still impressed by her strength, it is really heavy!
I do think it's lovely, and I especially love the dove which is modelled on the dove applique I used on Florence's burial gown, and on the baby carriers I made while I was pregnant. (amongst other things.)
I know how nervous Sarah was about this gift, but it's lovely, and I'm so thankful.
I'm so touched by all the wonderful things people have done for my family over the past few months. We are truly blessed to have so many thoughtful and caring friends who have sent cards, messages, food, flowers,and most importantly just been there for us.
Thank you to all of you.

courgette flower, originally uploaded by indiaeden.

I'm so excited,we have baby courgettes. Our veg growing has been severely hampered by bad weather and slugs this year,but lookie,we have baby courgettes !!

My first strawberry and salad, originally uploaded by indiaeden.

First strawberry from the strawberry plants,and the first salad pickings too,both delicious!

Salad!, originally uploaded by indiaeden.

Can you see? Look ikkle salad leaves poking through! I'm so excited!
The children helped me plant some salad,courgettes,leeks,strawberries,tomatoes,and some sunflowers the other weekend. We had more to plant,but if you've ever tried planting lots of seeds/baby plants with three excited children helping out (India is just too grown up these days to help),you'll know how confusing and exhausting it is.