The Homes Garden

Yesterday I visited the Homes with my camera and took some pictures of the newly established garden path, which was generously donated by the relatives of past residents of the Homes.
The path meanders from the front of the building down the side, past the aviary and down to a minature rose garden complete with a charming figurine and fountain.
The aviaries are maintained by maintinence manager  Des Coetzee who has received all sorts of furry and feathered  creatures from various members of the community.

The aviary with rabbits and all sorts of foreign and local birds.

Figurine and Fountain

Rose Garden

Looking down towards the rose garden

The garden has been superbly revamped by passionate gardener Mary v Tooren and frail  residents can enjoy a stroll  with the help of the safety rail and the even path makes wheelchair riding a pleasure.
One resident told me that the  benches at the end of the path are a favourite spot in the evenings for relaxing after dinner.

Craft sessions have started again and this year the emphasis will be on patchwork so we are looking for cotton remnants. Some of our ladies are also keen on handwork so we are stitching items in felt .

Quilts in progress

Anyone is welcome at our Monday morning meetings at the Homes, the only qualification needed is a love of sewing and handwork. If anyone would like to come and demonstrate their own particular craft they will also be very welcome. Our patchwork is very simple so I would welcome an expert to come along and get involved.
Don't forget the sale of crafts at the Homes is ongoing, choose from a extensive variety of useful gifts and household items, all at very reasonable prices.