We’ve been taking advantage of the more summer-like days recently and getting out into the garden. Some of our residents have opted for walks throughout the grounds either with their friends, alone or with a staff member to chat with. We have been checking in with the oak kindly planted by Colin Andrews last month.

“Two hundred oak trees, grown and nurtured, by the artist, Colin Andrews, from acorns originally gathered in Fife, are being re-planted across the region. The acorns were collected and planted in the autumn of 2013 so the young trees are now almost 10 years old.  During 2023 and 2024 these trees are being gifted, by the artist, to individuals, families, community groups, institutions, and businesses, across the region, who will then plant and undertake the stewardship of these trees in the gardens, parks, common lands and green spaces of the Kingdom of Fife.  In this physical act of connection, participation, growth, and nurture, akin is intended as a symbol of hope and commitment to the future.”  https://www.colinandrews.org/project/akin/

In our own venture we have been potting plants for the seating area to brighten it up and, more importantly, enjoy the process of getting our hands really dirty and working with the soil and flowers to  make something beautiful. We hope you stop by and see the fruits of our labours soon.