Never would I have thought that two to three months ago we would be in the situation we are in today. These are most certainly uncertain times. As I walk through the park this morning there is an eerie silence. With no commercial planes flying it is just the sound of gaggling geese or birds rustling in the bushes. There are a number of cars parked by the waterfall area as people come down to get a breath of fresh air. The park is still looking a little dreary with a few pockets of snow here and there.
I was very saddened to see the old Baillie house being demolished along with the outbuildings and cottages. I know it was in a bad state of repair but it is still part of the history of the Dun Waters estate.
Even though we have had double digit temperatures during the day time the night ones are still low. It seems that everything is on hold at the moment both in the park and my garden. It is all just waiting to burst open. I was so excited to see though the first of the crocus bloom in the rockery garden this past week adding a flash of purple. 
I have also added splashes of colour with my spring themed basket, along with violas and pansies that have survived the night temperatures.
Pansy 
Primula and viola 
Viola 
Spring Themed Basket
Meanwhile I have been busy moving my overwintered stock to the greenhouse including my specimen trees. With the help of a small heater at night, it prevents the frost from getting to the tender plants. I have my first batch of lettuce on the go. I have also sown some basil and tomato seeds which do well on my heated floor indoors.
My husband and I were considering reducing the vegetable garden area but on hindsight we have decided that we may need to grow as many vegetables as possible until the world is in a more stable place.
As the coming months approach it is difficult to say what the picture will look like. I feel grateful that I can immerse myself in the garden or greenhouse during these trying times.
Stay Home, Stay Safe.