On the day I had a look around there were no young gardeners present but I was soon so absorbed in the mood of the garden that someone I had not seen for many years came to show me around. Yes, it was the "imaginary friend" I used to play with so long ago! And looking no older after all these years.
So here is a tour of the Schools' Garden as conducted by that make-believe pal.....
A group of people came into the garden to have a look around and take some photographs. When I turned back my imaginary friend was gone.
Take care.
That's a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteOh, that little toy lawnmower-- SWEET!
ReplyDeleteI loved the tour with your friend as guide. Such a lovely garden for children!
ReplyDeleteGood choices of favorite, I agree on the Dahlias too! Your imaginary friend has good taste!
ReplyDeleteJohn, you must have had great fun with this post! There is much to be said for simple but reliable flowers like begonias, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, you sure had fun with this one!
ReplyDeleteLovely - is that really a variety of Roobub?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the little wheelbarrows! And the rain boot planters.
ReplyDeleteYou enter childhood beautifully, John.
ReplyDeleteThese schools' gardens are a great idea. And I like your imaginary friend! 😄
ReplyDeleteThank you imaginary friend with no name for the trip around the children's garden. I bet you and your friends have fun there.
ReplyDeleteWonderful John - loved the descriptive narrative to the photos - your imaginary friend has served you well ... gorgeous - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThere was a stage in my daughter's childhood when her imaginary friend was pretty much real to her. As far as I know she never developed writing skills. However, she did have a place at the table from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI'll take the vegtabulls and your imaginary friend can keep the chocolat!
ReplyDeleteJohn this is a delight - especially love the wellies (and the spelling.
ReplyDeleteJust love the filled wellies. When my eldest son was on the buildings before going into the RAF he had a pair of old work boots, I filled them with flowers and they were always commented on.
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That's the thing about imaginary friends they disappear just when you need them 😉 Delightful post John, what an amazing facility for young gardeners 🌸
ReplyDeleteI love your imaginary friend. What a lovely reunion you had with this little one. Delightful in every weigh!
ReplyDeleteYour imaginary friend knows how to do a great tour, John. Love the little lawnmower and the boots. Super post, John.
ReplyDeleteDoes your friend have a name? You need to meet up with him more often! I would like the vegtabulls too...but I want the chocalat as well! Nothing like vegetable soup followed by something chocolate. Actually chocalat is good following anything.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun, it's a super garden and thank you to 'imaginary friend' for showing us around. I'll have some roobub please:)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to call it roobub from now on!
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