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Glamour in the Dirt.
Posted: 19 Sep 2009 Posted: 14 Sep 2009 Posted: 12 Sep 2009 Posted: 05 Sep 2009 Posted: 03 Sep 2009 All Entries |
Gardening is Good for the Soul.Nothing mends better than dirt. You take a lost love or broken promise and till the ground with that ache. In my case, I planted marigolds in the partial shade where no vegetables would grow. A promise of beauty and wonderment will unfold and maybe the ache will lessen as the seedlings begin to appear. It's said that gardeners are eternal optimists..... planting on what might be. Funny, I never saw myself as an optimist before. I guess the garden is life's way of showing me what could be and that opportunities still abound. Philosophy aside, there will be photos soon. Not of the vast gardens of my dreams - oh how I miss my Texas rose garden! But of how to garden in limited spaces and extreme circumstances. Apartment gardening can be some of the most difficult once you get past the first obstacle - owner/managements blessing. That tackled, there will be obstacles such as shade cast from building & trees, poor dirt and foot traffic to deal with. It might be years before problems work themselves out. I'm still learning!! The blessings are well worth the effort. The yearning to nurture and grow may slowly spread amongst the tenants. Children learn such lessons as to respect anothers efforts & property [if your lucky] as well the lessons of the garden itself. A barren area once full of disregard and ugliness slowly evolves into a space of beauty. My computer desk rests in front of my livingroom window. I often look up from the screen and watch neighbors walk by and stop in amazement. If I've brought a little tranquility and green to their concrete jungle then my efforts are well worth the lessons I'm taught. Last edited: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:33 am This blog entry has been viewed 416 times
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I agree with your thinking processes MixMe. It's amazing the influence that plants can have. Looking forward to your photos!
I couldn't agree more! There is more to be learned from getting closer to a patch of earth than one imagines! You can build your patience, nurture your soul, experiment, let your creativity fly and test your courage, all with some seeds, plants and soil! What a sensible investment in ourselves and others! Login or register to leave a comment. |
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