The next few days are the time of year I look forward to more than any other. There will be a lot of hard work involved, but I will be outside in the sunshine and I will be content planting in the dirt of my garden. If you are a gardener, you are happiest when you are planning your garden, buying the flowers and finally putting them in the ground and watching them grow. I don't get tired of the weeding, the dead heading or the watering. I enjoy the quiet and the serenity of a flower garden in the morning and the thrill of seeing new blooms.
A greenhouse like the one I frequent, is a wonderful place to me. Sometimes I buy something and sometimes I just wander through the rows of annuals and perennials. I visualize what I could add to my garden. I see a new flower or plant and study the name and learn if it needs sun or shade. I search for a special plant I have seen in a photo, but don't know the name. I soak in the color and the beauty.
This is a glimpse inside my car's trunk and the start of my gardening plans for the season. I am filling in my perennial garden with pink coneflowers, blue clematis and lavender pincushion flowers. Over the next few days I will make more trips to the greenhouse for geraniums, vinca, salvia and petunias. If anyone is looking for me, I will be in my garden - In the garden my soul is sunshine :-)
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
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Lovely! This just reminded me that I need to go to my thrift store and get forks to mark my garden rows!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! The good thing about living in TX is we can garden early. Mine is all done. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe garden is where I plan to spend my weekend too! Enjoy your weekend digging in the dirt!
ReplyDeleteLiz
I feel the same way you do about gardening. It's so therapeutic. I love to be out watching my things grow and flourish! Enjoy this nice long weekend!
ReplyDeleteKaren
I've been enjoying looking at all the flowers, but will be another week or so before I get much planting done. Enjoy the days ahead, planting!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your garden as it grows :) I'm living vicariously thru others this summer as we are in temporary housing. I'l trying to pick up tips and tricks for next spring :)
ReplyDeleteGardening is so peaceful and relaxing...even considering all the hard work! I love weeding between my rows of lavender. Such a heavenly smell! Enjoy planting this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey, I think I recognize that nursery, and I did a post about it last week some time. It is my favorite place to buy cheap flowers! I just love this time of year when I finally get those plants in the ground!
ReplyDeleteI just love your choices, so very pretty! I adore pink coneflowers and want to get some for my front yard --- I have pinks and purples and white.
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day and happy gardening!
After a long, cold winter it feels great to have dirt under my nails again!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a spring weekend in the garden to replenish the soul after a long winter. Although I must say at 40F this morning, it still feels a bit like winter dosn't want to leave this part of Canada.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!!
In central Florida, I have spent hours and hours in my garden already this spring - love it! I enjoy watering and even weeding! I came here from Mockingbird Hill Cottage. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBetty
Love this time of the year! Have a blessed and productive weekend! SWEET time of the year for me too:) HUGS!
ReplyDeleteEvery garden needs Clematis!
ReplyDeleteAsk me how I know.... It's my addiction.
Have fun this weekend! It's always so satisfying to play in the dirt!
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Susan and Bentley
I,too, love playing in the dirt..Will probably prune my azaleas this weekend..Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my garden started and the pots planted, but first it's got to stop raining!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying "best time gardening" as much as I am. Love the soft green plate . . .
ReplyDeleteI like the flowers that you listed. Enjoy some wonderful garden time this weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are my kind of people! I never mind pulling weeds and I could spent like crazy when it comes to my gardening habit!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing the pincushion flowers "bobbing" in the breeze! Sounds like you and your family had a full and fun weekend.
ReplyDeleteporsche repair dubai says: Your passion for gardening is truly inspiring! It's wonderful to hear how much joy and contentment you find in working in your garden. The anticipation and excitement of planning, buying flowers, and watching them grow is a feeling that every gardener can relate to. It's amazing how gardening can bring such serenity and peace, especially in the morning amidst the beauty of blooming flowers. The greenhouse sounds like a haven for garden enthusiasts like yourself, providing endless possibilities and discoveries. It's delightful to envision your trunk filled with pink coneflowers, blue clematis, and lavender pincushion flowers, all ready to enhance your perennial garden. The upcoming trips to the greenhouse for more plants will surely add more vibrancy to your garden oasis. Enjoy every moment in your garden, where your soul feels like sunshine. Happy gardening and may your garden flourish with beauty and abundance! 🌼🌱🌞
ReplyDeleteThis reflection on the joys of gardening beautifully captures the passion and serenity that comes with cultivating a garden. Your enthusiasm for the upcoming planting season is contagious, and it’s clear that the process brings you immense satisfaction. The appreciation for the hard work—whether it’s planning, planting, or maintaining the garden—highlights the deep connection many gardeners feel with nature. The imagery of a quiet morning among the blooms evokes a sense of peace and fulfillment. It’s inspiring to see how gardening not only nurtures plants but also fosters a sense of happiness and tranquility in our lives. Happy gardening!
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