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Yes in their later years the garden gives much pleasure to many old folk and they appreciate a good gardener to help them enjoy it. Your visits become part of the fabric of these peoples lives. I lost a long standing customer just over a year ago and was very touched to unexpectedly receive a cheque for £1000 when the will was sorted out, and I still maintain the garden for his family
I find myself as a gardener being a social worker, psychologist, home help and a sounding board for many of my customers. Never begrudge it as it's what makes my day interesting. Perhaps I should charge? Nope as for many of them I'm the only person they see for extended periods during the week and I'd hope when my time comes someone will do the same for me.
I had a elderly lady I did the garden for pick the veg and fruit always have a cupper a peace of cake and a chat she always said she did not want to get to a 100 and died one day before her 100th birtday
Just got the call yesterday, via their home visitor, from two of my oldest customers. I'd been calling them for a couple of weeks since the grass started growing, but had no reply and was fearing the worst. Turns out they had been away for a few weeks of respite care. I was so relieved to get the call and to hear that they are both now back home. I'll be starting on the grass next week. Already looking forward to it - they are a lovely couple.
I have another customer in her 90's, and ex school teacher. She's still as sharp as a needle and lots of fun. I also know she could strike me down just with 'that look' if she ever felt the need! Reminds me of my Mam. She's probably forgotten more than I'll ever know about gardens. Although she doesn't need to, she always makes an effort to find odd things for me to do through the winter as well - thoughtful and kind.
I lost two gents over the winter, One was an ex gardener, we would always have a good chat after doing his lawn. The elderly do rely heavily on us for sure. One of my elderly customers is partially sighted and sometimes poisons her lawn or plants by over fertilizing or with weed killer thinking its fertilizer! I suggested to her that we could gravel over her lawn to save her maintenance...... "but then you wouldn't come round " she said!
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