I’m adoring this spring in the Tranquil Garden. I guess every year is a bit different; sometimes I’m more excited to be out there and sometimes not so much. This year, probably due to the long, hard winter, I’ve been feeling grateful for the beauty of the garden, the warm weather (I try to avoid complaining about any really hot days) and the joy of planting, weeding and beautifying. I feel less weighed down by the chores involved than I have other years. Maybe it’s because I’ve been reading Michel de Montaigne and he’s infected with me with his laissez-faire attitude toward one’s lack of perfection. On the other hand, he says, “What can be done tomorrow can be done now. “, which is helpful when you’re tempted to think, “Mañana, mañana!”
Everything is coming up incredibly well this year, which is an inspiration to get out there and nurture it along. I’ve got my tomatoes and basil and other herbs going; I’ve bought two new clematises; transplanted a rose bush that was being crowded out and almost died; created a new flower bed, (with the help of my friend Laura, visiting from BC); divided an overgrown grass plant into four separate plants, which will fill in some areas in the front of the house; filled some planters on the deck and got my water feature going. That sounds like a lot but I don’t feel as though I’m working all that hard. I guess it’s been good therapy and invigorating exercise and not so much like ‘work’.
The oxalis I planted in various containers (see my last post) is starting to come up so I’m hopeful that I’ll have something decent pretty soon. Right now they’re looking a little forlorn.
All in all, I’m very happy with the progress in the garden. Lots of sun and rain will do that!
Here’s some Louis Prima to get you in the mood for dancing! Sing, sing, sing!
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