Some of you already know that we have a garden at home. And, that we both come from families of happy gardeners. So, Anna wanted to have a bit of a garden at our apartment in Lyon. We have tried a variety of potted plants in the apartment - rosemary, hyacinths, etc. But, a small potted plant is not a small garden.
Anna mentioned this to Roger, our friend, and then landlord, who is also a gardener in his expansive terrace. And, Roger came to the rescue with hangers and large planters for our living room's large windows. He also gave us some potting soil, and David then went on a scavenger hunt to find enough soil to fill the pots. Meanwhile, Anna started looking for appropriate plants and chose some baby geraniums. And, it all came together!
Now, we refresh our flower boxes at the beginning of each visit. This year's geraniums were just starting to bloom when a freak thunder shower and hail storm ruthlessly pruned the plants and removed the buds. However, geraniums are tough. And, with a little fertilizer, a couple of "plant nannies" (those glass balls in the photo), a pinwheel to discourage pigeons, and lots of encouraging comments from Anna, they have not only survived but are thriving.
So here is our garden in Lyon:
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