Despite having a garden and not having to experience lockout in a confined space, it’s not always easy to face each day with so much negativity around us. There seems to be no other subject on the media except the economic repercussions of confinement and there is constant criticism of way the crisis is being …
Category Archives: Closerie Falaiseau
Covid Confinement Day 31
It’s been so warm this year but the lilac is fading fast. These are taken from our three lilac bushes. The total number of deaths in our area is now 28 compared with 27 yesterday. The number of new deaths in France was 753 slightly down from 2 days ago. Everyone is planning the end …
Covid Confinement Day 29
This year the clematis has entirely wrapped itself around the holly! We have had a cold north wind all day so I stayed inside. After a cold 3 degrees during the night, the temperature should climb to 19 degrees in the afternoon. The total number of deaths in our area is up to 25 while …
Covid Confinement Day 27
It’s Easter Sunday and my second Covid-free day! We spent most of the day gardening. This is our pavement. All the irises and white flowers are cuttings from a neighbour. Happy Easter! C’est le dimanche de Pâques and mon deuxième jour sans parler du Covid. Nous avons passé une bonne partie de la journée à …
Covid Confinement Day 24
Living in a house with a garden outside a town of 50,000 people makes lockdown very livable particularly during spring. Today we were able to order and pick up lettuce plants from the local nursery without getting out the car and we can now even buy flowers such as petunias. We are putting in an …
Covid Confinement Day 18
With the plant nurseries closed at the moment, I ordered plants and seeds on-line. Jean Michel is making a cold frame. One of the local nurseries Gamm Vert is opening a drive-in for vegetable plants tomorrow so we’ll be able to get some lettuces. The number of deaths in our area is now 10 up …
Covid Confinement Day 13
Cold and windy today but spring is well on its way. The figures are still climbing across France but no further deaths in Loir-et-Cher. Froid et vent aujourd’hui mais le printemps s’installe. Les chiffres continuent d’augmenter mais pas de nouveaux décès en Loir-et-Cher.
Covid Containment Day 10
We bought this camellia plant several years ago but this is the first time it’s flowered. Sometimes all you need is patience … Today’s count in Loir-et-Cher is 55 cases, still no deaths, 10 more than yesterday against 1 on 12th March (lockdown started on 17th March). Nous avons acheté ce camélia il y a …
Covid Confinement Day 9
Home deliveries are still being made but with a safe procedure: the delivery man phoned to say he was 10 minutes away so I could open the gate. I stood well back while he brought the parcel into the garden. I didn’t sign for it – he just checked my name. Today the number of …
Covid Confinement Day 7
Today, it was announced that physical activity outside the home will now be limited to a radius of 1 km and one hour and you must note the time of departure on your declaration before you leave. Outdoor markets are banned until the mayor requests a special dispensation. At least we have spring to compensate! …