I stepped out on the deck this morning to check some herbs I transplanted last evening before dark, and was taken by the lushness of the deck flowers. Some are passing their prime and others are preparing to be in the spotlight. Time passing.
The garden gets me away from the news of the day, the hour, the minute.
I can delight in seeing the buds on my two peony plants in competition to open first.
Soon there will be lily blooms.
Iris are not spent yet and the lupine is sending up new blossom stems.
We have a blue sky day ahead of us here. That's good news to celebrate.
My first vegetable patch in this house is overloaded but I don't care.
Snow peas are showing up.
Tomatoes are flowering.
A cayenne pepper that was left as a giveaway at the library has joined the other vegetables just last evening.
Heads of lettuce that need picking. All is good news there too.
I couldn't find the Siberian bugloss plant that Tom recommended after I saw it in one of his garden photos. Gardeners Supply nursery had them but they're all gone. I spied this hosta, Heart of Gold (I think) and decided to add it instead.
In the rock garden
buds are showing,
and grass is growing along the edge. I need to roll the rocks back and edge the bed to keep the grass at bay. For Barbara, the rocks are there because I call it a rock garden. I figure they add interest.
At least while working in my gardens I feel like I can make a difference unlike how I feel about our country's mess. Sure I'll show up at the demonstration, I'll continue to post news to enlighten us but making a difference? I just don't see it like I do in the garden.
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...let me know your mailing address and I will send you a Siberian bugloss plant or two. tom.tktrading@gmail.com.
Ooo, blogging plant exchanges! cool! Love seeing your spring beauties all. Rock Gardens out west have lots of pebbles/gravel, and then occasional succulents. I guess that's just my only version I was aware of...but a nice eastern rock garden is well represented by yours. And you've got a good control of weeds too!
Oh I forgot to say, kudos for you standing up for justice! I may use my physical limitations to stay at home, but I've always refrained from being part of demonstrations...except a couple of women's marches in 2016. Little did I know what was coming!
“ hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature”
Your garden reflections are a breath of fresh air. I could feel the peace and purpose in every line. The way you describe the budding flowers and veggies is like poetry.
And yes, sometimes the world feels overwhelming, but tending to a garden reminds us that growth, care, and small acts still matter. Your morning walk is a beautiful reminder of hope and quiet impact. Thank you for sharing it!
Your gardens and your view are such beautiful!!! I spend so much time in my gardens or on my porch I cannot listen to the news at this point it makes me anxious and unable to sleep. I listen to music and take solace in my gardens and my fiber work.
Cathy
Gardening is good for the soul, especially in troubled times. Yours is beautiful.
A lovely way to start the day. You must take a lot of satisfaction knowing it's all your own work.
I am sure that your garden is a bit of a refuge. Be careful in those demonstrations. After all, if they can take down a congressman for asking questions, just think what they can do to you.
There's nothing like working outdoors in such lovely blooms to put one in a good mood and, in many ways, I miss our former gardens. Your veggies are also doing great, Marcia. last weekend, we enjoyed fresh lettuce from a friend's garden 😋
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