One of Mariam’s favourite hobbies was gardening. To remember her life this September 9, I thought it would be interesting to feature her gardens.
Orillia
The house in Orillia was previously owned by an avid gardner, so full credit goes to him for the various beds. I’m trying to simplify things!
The summer of 2020 was Mariam’s last. While her health kept her from doing much physical work, she gave me instructions on what to buy and where to plant it. Whenever it was nice out she enjoyed the sitting in the back yard viewing the gardens and talking about plants.
Eagle Lake
When we moved to Eagle Lake, the first outside improvement was to make Mariam several garden beds. Each spring she would look forward to getting the beds ready, selecting her annuals and planting. Every year saw a new approach to plant selection, arrangements and colour schemes.
Mississauga
Our house in Mississauga was where Mariam really got interested in gardening. She planted various species of lillies, hostas and annuals which complemented the existing shrubs quite nicely.
Absolutely glorious garden. What a talent. Perfection! Thats Malu
Yasmin
Hi Yasmin ….. thanks for remembering Mariam. She did have a great talent for garden design. Douglas
Mariam loved gardening so much. So do I. We could talk hours and hours about the flowers and how to protect them. She will be our flower for ever. Love Ruud & Ineke
Thanks Ineke …… hope you and Ruud are doing well.
Thank you Douglas.
I remember Mariam’s anniversary is Friday 9 Sept. Since I will not be able to go JK for prayers, we (me and my family) did special prayers service for her last week. She’s in a peaceful, happy place and smiling as usual.
The garden is beautiful – I know she loved sitting out in the garden and watching you do all the hard work – at least that’s what she told me. I was quite touched by the letter that she had written to Mowla. I hope she spent much time with you as she had requested.
When you see all the flowers, remind yourself of the love you both have for each other and remember she’s watching over you.
Bless you dear!
Gorgeous gardens at all three homes! I remember Aunty Mariam loved the hummingbirds that would come to the deck at Eagle Lake. This has brought back wonderful memories of her that are close to my heart.
Nazlin
Hi Nazlin ….. yes…. Mariam loved her hummers’ !!!
Hope everything is good for you and family. I finally got travelling again and visited my brother in B.C.