Un jardin romantique
Engllish version below the pictures
Ma fille Véronique s’en allait se promener dans notre jardin Lundi dernier 19 Avril 2021 . Quand elle traversait la pelouse l’if s’inclinait devant elle et la couvrait de son ombre rafraîchissante.

My daughter Véronique was going for a walk in our garden Last Monday April 19, 2021 (. When she crossed the lawn the yew tree bowed in front of her and covered it with its refreshing shade.
Puis elle passa dans une zone de lumière , au bout de laquelle elle voyait la barrière du jardinn potager . Une arche de lumière formée par un néflier et un lilas l’accueillait.
Puis elle passa dans une zone de lumière , au bout de laquelle elle voyait la barrière du jardinn potager . Une arche de lumière formée par un néflier et un lilas l’accueillait

Then she passed into an area of light, at the end of which she could see the barrier of the vegetable garden. An arch of light formed by a medlar and a lilac welcomed her
Enfin elle arriva dans le potager et là ellle tomba sous le charme d’un spectacle romantique du petit fils Rapphaêl ( 8 ans ) lisant au pied d’une cerisier en fleurs au milieu des ombres et lumières . Pendant ce temps le chien contemplait son maître ,mon fils jean baptiste, travaillet le sol. Ecoutons ses impressions
“Dans un jardin enchanté, plein de magie et de poésie, loin des bruits et de la fureur du monde, un petit garçon se repose à l’ombre bienveillante d’un cerisier en fleurs.Il médite sous l’œil vigilant de son chien fidèle pendant que son père inlassablement travaille la terre nourricière!”
N’et ce- pas un romantique spectacle? une “peinture” impressioniste ? Une source de paix ?

Finally she arrived in the vegetable garden and there she fell under the spell of a romantic spectacle of the grandson Raphaël (8 years old) reading at the foot of a cherry tree in bloom in the middle of the shadows and lights. During this time the dog contemplated his master, my son Jean Baptiste working the soil. Let’s listen to her impressions
“In an enchanted garden, full of magic and poetry, far from the noise and the fury of the world, a little boy is resting in the benevolent shade of a cherry blossom tree. He meditates under the watchful eye of his faithful dog while his father tirelessly works the nourishing earth! “
Isn’t that a romantic spectacle , an impressionist “painting” ? A source of peace?
A lovely vision and description Michel. Thank you.
If you look closer, John, you will see Daylily growing ( on the left of the dog ).
Très belle description, la dernière photo est une véritable peinture impressionniste!
Bravo, merci d’avoir publié un tel chef d’oeuvre.
Un gros câlin à tous.
Annalisa.
Oui , Annnalis, moi aussi j’ aime beaucoup la dernière photopour la raison que tu dis. ❤
bonjour Michel,
tout cela est très beau et nous fait rêver !
nous avons besoin de belles choses en cette période tellement difficile pour certains !
finalement je pense que les jardins sont à notre image !
bises !
Le jardin a toujours à apporter, Maidy. A défaut de legumes pour cause de sécheressse il nous donne son spectacle et sa paix . ❤
c’est si joliment écrit Michel
Merci pour ta gentillesse,, Maidy. ❤
Utterly idyllic! This is how I have always envisioned the French garden, somewhat wild and free. Americans like their gardens and yards to look manicured, with everything in rows. I must be French at heart because I like my garden to look natural and a little chaotic
I am glad this gives you the i’opportunity to give how you see a garden . I see we have the same opinion, Judy. ❤
The photos are wonderous! I agree they are like paintings! It is good that the garden is enjoyed by all – son, grandson, dog, and photographer!
Yes Val the garden always has been the joy of chidren and grandchildren,.
In my imagination, your garden is my “happy place.”
The simple beauty of the garden brings calm and encourages meditation and prayer . ❤
Yes indeed, an impressionist painting. I love this entry, Véronique’s photographs are beautiful and capture a moment in time that tweaks at my imagination. I’m glad the kids come to help with your gardens now and hope you can relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
I agree with you Christine about Veronique ‘s photograhs. Yes I appeciate when children may come to bring their help for the garden. ❤
Wow, it sounds poetic. Lovely how your daughter encountered her son under the Cherry Blossom tree. That last picture, looks like it is from an old novel.
Yes, Angy, the last picture has no age but speaks to us . ❤
Yes, Angy, the last picture has no age but speaks to us . ❤
Wow! That describes your garden perfectly!
My daughter Véronique has poet’s eyes, Doug !
I agree!
Andy would be happy in this garden! 🙂
I think he might since you have a wall.
Not really walls , Doug , but hedges ? So our neighbors ‘cat thinks he is the garden owner !!! 🙂
Oh! I should remember that because one of your earlier posts told about family helping trim them! (Of course your neighbor’s cat owns your garden! Garden cats are nature’s design come to life. LOL!)
Your words and the telling of the story are truly an Impressionist painting! Love this post ❤️
I knew, Suzy , you would love this post . Thanks . ❤
The picture looks so peaceful , like a Monet painting. If I close my eyes your description paints a beautiful picture too.
I am so happy those views of my modest garden make you think of the famous Monet ‘ s garden in Giverni, Gail . It is true there is this touch…
Yes, a source of peace Michel! What a beautiful post my friend. I love the nature photographs too.
Yes te garden is a source of peace, Nico . I am glad you like this post.
Love your daughter’s description of your lovely garden. ❤ Such a charming, peaceful, and timeless scene! The photos speak to me about spring, family (including the dog), and the joy of reading! Wonderful post, Michel! Enjoy it in good health! Regards to Janine.
Love ❤
Cheryl
I am so glad, Cheryl,to know this post speaks to you ( like to me ! ) . Thank you.<3
so lovely 🙂
the smallest things are often the ones that create the largest impact
the simplicity of life
we had 2″ of snow in the last 2 days, ha
it will melt soon, but it’s so nice to see the green of spring there
keep safe
here we are on another stay at home order
i have received 1 of the 2 shots of the vaccine
i’m happy for that
the next will be in july
hugs to you both – enjoy each day of sunshine xo
i am glad you got your first vaccine , Marlaine .
And you are right to enjoy the first green of spring .
Will you go in cruise, on this year after the complete vaccine ? ❤
It is wonderful to see a young generation of today reading under a tree. I have spent much time reading under trees. Mainly because there was one spot my sister never found me to bug me.
Were the tree(s) in your parents ‘ backyard ? or in a wood around ? ❤
Trees only. Our part of Kansas trees are only planted and maintained by humans. Wild ones often die from drought.
You teach me . I wonder what could be the first vegetal species in Kansas ! We have more and more drought alsohere in Northern Frannce
Sunflowers do well here.
Are the sunflower seeds used in the industry in Kansas ?
Their oil used to be a big thing but even that has slowed down.
My wife uses much sunflower oil to season the veggies eaten raw, to cook the meat etc…
A French painter , Van gogh, loved paint sunflowers.
Most farmers have gotten away from growing them. The last plant I know of in northwest Kansas shut down. It is a goodway to burn the machine you harvest them with to the ground.
it is indeed an impressionists painting, so glad she caught the romantic tranquility of the moment! Thanks for sharing both your family and your garden Michel … I fear JB has a lot of work ahead of him 🙂
J-B has more work to do than we can imagine , Kate . Too much.
BTW have you got a garden ? ❤
I have one around me but it’s not my responsibility … the best kind!
Good luck to JB 🙂
It IS all of those things and more, Michel!
The photos are beautiful masterpiece paintings!
The words like an award winning story of life…pure poetry, lyrical and heart-touching!
Thank you to you and to Véronique for this beautiful post!
Gardens are life-giving to all who take the time to spend in/with them. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤
PS…I used to read under trees, or in them, when I was a little girl! 🙂
PPS…Oh, Raphaël and Yris are growing up so fast! 🙂
Thanks Carolyn for your very kind comment. Yes Véronique was very inspired by this nature and human show .
I am happy you recognize Raphaël like a twin . Do you remembr the twins are born in August 2012 ? ❤
You’re so welcome!
Your post brought such joy and smiles to my day today!!! 🙂
Yes, I DO remember that! 🙂 Time sure does fly by quickly!
Yes, Carolyn, time flies, punctuated by dialysis 3 times a week since 2018. In 2012 when the twins were born I was still on Xanga and you commented regularly even when you started wordpress ❤
I can’t even imagine how busy the dialysis makes your life…and how tiring. 😦 You are my brave friend who endures with a smile. 🙂 You are an encouragement and an inspiration to me!
After Xanga started charging $ I paid for 1 year of Xanga, but when they didn’t improve the site at all…I finally left for good.
Yes, I was here on WordPress AND on Xanga for awhile at the same time….to keep up with dear friends on each site. 🙂 Finally, then I switched over here and was so happy when so many Xangans “landed” on WordPress. 🙂
And I switched in 2015 because only a few people still used Xanga , it was the void ❤
I was invited over here to WP in 2011 by some Xangans who had left Xanga. After reading and commenting their posts here for about a year I began blogging here in Feb. 2012. 🙂
….and Adamswomanback became Carolyn ! 🙂
Oh Michel che meraviglua il tuo giardino e che brava fotografa la tua figlua! E cosa aggiungere allo scatto impressionista?
Un grande abbraccio affettuoso Michel🌷🌼🌻
Sono felice, Sherazade,che apprezzi il giardino e la capacità di Véronique di coglierne il fascino romantico.
Hai un giardino? ❤
Bien sure! E tieni presente che avere un giardino in città come Roma è davvero una grande fortuna!

Le voila
🌻🌼🌷
Quasi dimenticavo che vivi nella Città Eterna: Roma. Grazie per la foto dei tuoi dintorni ogni giorno. La foto è molto rinfrescante e lascia assaporare il resto tra queste piante dell’Amicizia ❤ Michel
Bonne nuit!
Il m’a fait plasir de lire ce blog… C’est tout à fait romantique et magique! “Dans un jardin enchanté, plein de magie et de poésie”! C’est comme un tableu impressionist!
je ne suis pas surpris que ce post te plaise, Louisa . Je sais que tu aimes la nature . ❤
That is a beautiful passage about the magical garden from Véronique, Michel! I love her description of what she found there. It is everything a garden should be.
Much love to you, Janine and the family, ❤
Lavinia
Her description recalls your wonderful observations of the nature that you publish in your blog, Lavinia. ❤
Hello Michel.
Thank you presenting this enchanted garden. I could stay long time there and admire the beauty which there. Thank you. Have a great day. Amitiès. Matti
A garden makes us happy , Matti. Yes it is like an enchanted place .
Yes, it is true.
I hadn’t been on Word Press for so long, I lost my way! I had to re-sign in and find my stuff. Sorry I haven’t visited you for awhile! I’m going to try to check in at least once a week. Your garden is so beautiful! May God send you peace and health.
I am so happy to read your comment , Miriam . Please , keep on.. ❤
So pretty! I think I could get a chair and sit there with a book and a small picnic.
I imagine easily, Tudy, your happiness in the garden sat on a chair and admiring the landscape ❤
I enjoyed walking with you in your beautiful garden. it responds to your loving caring touch. Reminds me of the paintings by Monet.
Thank you, Françoise . You are right those views maake us think of Impressionist painters . ❤
this is such a beautiful post. Thank you.
I am glad this post makes you dream, Gracia. ❤
You do have a beautiful garden and I love how you described it.
yes , Matt , you would have loved to take a photo , too ! 🙂
Beautiful and poetic
I am not surprised you loved it ! 🙂
This was such a poetic description. I cannot see the pictures as I’m blind, but I can totally picture your grandson in that garden in my mind’s eye.
Sorry your are blind Astrid . I will visit your blog.
Oh, I didn’t mean to elicit sympathy. I just wanted to explain why I can’t see the pics, because if I just say so without explaining, people sometimes try to show me how to activate pictures in my browser or whatever.
This is mesmerizing! The secret garden, how beautiful. We would all love to have a lovely escape such as this. ❤️ love!
I tried to make inspiring this part of the garden with many wild flowers and not wild ones, with some rare species of trees and also a” lover’s path !! ” 🙂 Holly. It is a discret path half-circular bordered of hedges .
It’s so beautiful, what a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle!
Yes , Holly, we appreciate our large garden in its various fvcettes ! ❤
I remember all the secret passageway on grand dads farm. This reminds me of what was hidden away deep in the forest.
passages and paths full of mystery, Holly! ❤
those are the best kind. One never knows what is at the paths end. Hopefully a grape arbor and not a bear. ❤️
No bear ! perhaps one can met le neighbour’s cat ! 🙂
Digne des photos de David Hamilton…j adore la deuxième photo …
Je vous embrasse carole
Merci pour ton commentaire , Carole .
If only life would be this enchanted all the time, but then, maybe we would not appreciate it. I am glad the family comes to help with the garden.
You are right Rachel life is not always an enchantment bit we apreciate life such it is . This is a so precious gift. ❤
BONJOUR MON AMI MICHEL ET TOUTE TA PETITE FAMILLE
Par ce message positif et amical je te souhaite une bonne semaine mon ami(e). Quoi que tu vives, quoi que tu fasses, dans chaque moment il se cache une raison d’être heureux
Je suis désolé par tout ce qui t’est arrivé ,Bernard. Je souhaite que tout revienne à la normale bientôt..
Thank you for sharing this delight
I am glad you enjoyed my garden. ❤
I certainly did ❤🌹
So very beautiful, Michel! You do paint a lovely picture! Hope you and the family are well and staying safe!
Thank you Larry for your visit. I am glad you love those pictures of the garden . And thanks also for your wishes about health .
Raphael chose a wonderful and dreamy place to read! I am jealous!
When we read at the foot of a tree we are transported to another world , Marica! ❤
Que de bons souvenirs dans ce jardin !
On vous embrasse,
Clara et Pierre
Oui Clara , vous y avez bien joué.
Merci pour ce commentaire
On vou embrasse aussi.
GP
Merveilleux indeed !
Et la dernière photo nous fait penser en sus de Monet, à Manet et Renoir.
En tous les cas, c’est un jardin d’Eden !!!
Amitiés, AM & Johann
ps: L’if était un arbre sacré chez les Vikings. Peut-être que celui de votre jardin est-il un descendant de l’époque nordique en Picardie ?
A propos de l’if ,pourquoi pas ?
Tu as raison, Anne-M mais je ne voudrais pas être prétentieux ..Oui on se plaît bien dans le jardin( mais je ne peux plus travailler beaucoup ) ❤
What a beautiful garden Michel! I think if Iived there i would be outside every day!
Hope you and Janine are well…God bless. ❤
You are right , Gayle , we are well, sat in the garden surrounded with trees . Calmness !
Wow,how wonderful. The photos are like painting. The last is my favorite. To see your grandson reading under the cherry tree..what bliss. 😉 ❤
My daughter Véronique has a good oeil and a immediately capted the romantism of this garden show, Elizabeth. ❤
What a beautiful garden. I enjoyed seeing your photos. I feel as if I am there!
Love to you and Janine. ❤️
Thanks Linda Yes, the photos express very well the charming reality.<3
These are such enchanting photos you have shared with us here, Michel. You and Janine and your daughter are all talented. I love Veronique’s words about Raphael reading under the shade of the tree while his father works in the garden.
Indeed Cynthia, Veronique words et photos inspred me too . This is why I did this post. ❤
Such an enchanting garden, Michel! Very relaxing to wander through and enjoy. Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤
You are right Marion I enjoy this garden but it becomes hard for me to work in
Your garden is such a beautiful place. It is like a fairytale. I expect there are little fairy like creatures living there and hiding from humans Love, Barbara 💕💕
Yes Barbara with some imagination we can found them ! 🙂
I believe that Veronique and her sons were enjoying the peace of your wonderful garden! Peace be to you, my friend!