“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” Alfred Austin, Victorian Poet
The flower beds in my yard are still kind of a mess but I continue working on them as time allows. It’s a true work in progress and there’s no end in sight.
Since I was forced to move and split many perennials just before they bloomed, some aren’t blooming while others just look a little sad. Luckily, I can imagine what they will look like next year and that’s keeping me going. The prospect of fuller, richer flower beds in the coming years is enough to keep me going back for more.
It has been great therapy and good exercise. Someday, it will pay off and I will be glad that I dedicated the time and sweat equity. Meanwhile, I enjoy the fruits of other people’s gardening labors. This picture is from Kingwood Garden Center in Mansfield. Go visit them and appreciate the gorgeous gardens if you get a chance.
The heat is frying most of my annuals, and even some perennials, despite a generous watering schedule. At least I got some fine early blooms!
Many of mine are struggling too and fear that it will continue this way for the summer. Poor things. I’m trying!
Weeding can be a full-time job! I moved some plants around in the spring and have encountered a similar issue, but they’ll bounce back. They always do.
It’s a little demoralizing to see how thin and poorly they look now but I can visualize how they will “bounce back” next year and that will give me something to look forward to. I’m trying to be both patient and grateful.