SOUTHSEA GREENHOUSE: Symbolism around the mulberry bush

Living in South Africa, my ex-husband Brian and I worked long hours to bring up our children Brett and Bailey.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Oct 2016, 05:45 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2016, 09:52 BST

At one stage, it seemed to be constant work work work. We left messages to each other every night and morning, to say hi, stay safe, and have a good day. One of my notes said: ‘See you around the mulberry bush’, which meant something to us about missing each other during the day.

Imagine my surprise and pleasure a few years ago, to receive a locally-sourced living plant from Brian (now living in Thailand). A mulberry tree...that meant a lot to me and remains a symbol of our continuing love and respect.

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Brian passed away last month, and my family and I travelled to Thailand for his beautiful Buddhist funeral, and to support his lovely new lady .

Our mulberry tree is now tucked up in the community garden, where I can visit every day to say: ‘Hi Brian, see you around the mulberry tree.’

n There’s a gate sale this Sunday from 1pm-3pm down at the community garden. More information from southseagreen.uk.

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