In late April my little kingdom grows lush and supple. Spring blossoms would burst out in a dazzling fashion show of reds, pinks and whites and, if you’re lucky, you’d be dazzled by clusters of dark to light magenta pink too. Thick like a carpet tiny petals would lay on lawns and paths to welcome you, and the tulip would tinge the ground with reds and bright yellows. My little world comes alight and alive… and me too! The crow's feet at the corners of my eyes seem less noticeable, and my pale winter skin acquires a renewed youthful bloom—I acquire new eyes that let me see life in a renewed light; that’s what it is. Like the garden itself, my soul comes to life again. The rampant energy of spring flaming inside. And I so love it!
Watching this little garden of mine grow is like taking a trip to a different place and time and coming back with a renewed spirit. Are you this crazy in love with your garden? A garden doesn’t have to be big or exuberant to be your own little paradise on earth. Just do what you can with what you have and enjoy each moment gifted to you. That’s what is all about!
I have to re-do our gardens this year, Cielo. They need to be moved and I am dreading the move part but looking forward to a wonderful new garden area. Your's are as beautiful as always- zo Diana
ReplyDeleteCielo: You certainly have the right words at hand to explain beautiful things. Thanks for sharing a part of your beautiful garden..Happy Wednesday..Judy
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ReplyDelete"God's hand" as you wrote.
What a precious sweetheart you are for writing such a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteYour right our gardens don't have to be elegantly laid out for us to enjoy. We need to enjoy what we have.
Hope you have a wonderful week
Love
Maggie
I am...but my garden is still growing and will take many more years till it is lush. We moved to our cottage in 2006 and our backyard was hard clay dirt. We have created and planted everything on a small income...so it takes time. I was wondering if your hair is still dark? Or did you go back to light?
ReplyDeleteCielo, this is such a beautiful post! Our gardens are really coming along nicely! In a few weeks, everything will be blossoming all over! It really is beautiful to watch!
ReplyDeleteYour gardens certainly reflect the nurturing they receive... most beautiful! Thank you foe a most lovely post! xo HHL
ReplyDeleteYour garden is beautiful! I like the new blog banner too!!
ReplyDeleteMy garden is an evolving thing. This year we moved a couple things, so now I need to fill in spots. I love it though. Gardening just makes my heart happy.
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