Tuesday, June 14, 2011

In The Garden

In the garden this week I have been admiring how the tomato plants are starting to grow. After the rain slowed me down a bit and the plants got out a bit late I am so happy to see them growing


Being able to go out in the yard and spend time with my flowers and veggie garden is a small thing that I like to do. It is relaxing work but work it is. I admire this poem that I found and I think you will see why.

Today the world seemed cruel, but evening hours

Were filled with perfume from forgotten flowers.

I saw again familiar filigree

Of moonlight through my lacy Lilac tree;

I heard the robins stirring in their nest;

And saw the path that fairy feet had pressed;

Reflected stars were in my garden pool;

On my warm face the breeze was kind and cool.

The silence seemed to speak, my head was bowed,

Then ramblers that had grown into a cloud

Lifted my eyes that, tear-washed, now could see

The beauty that today was lost to me.

Dear god, who is so near to flowers, and birds,

Be nearer still, as I shall search for words

To thank Thee for the blessings night revealed,

Which through the day discouragement concealed.

-EvA SPARKs TAYLOR
Oh the summer work must still be done there are always more jobs to do and while I enjoy the work it never seems to end The list of chores continues to grow and often includes hours of work that I enjoy but tire after as well.



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3 comments:

  1. So nice to see other people getting into their gardens! I got into mine for the first time on Tuesday, and I'm getting dirty again tomorrow, no matter how much I still ache! Tomatoes, peppers, and squash (and even one experimental eggplant this year) are all finally going into the ground! I can't wait!

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  2. I adore gardening. It makes me willingly exercise. Digging in the dirt is so rewarding. I love to see the flowers bloom and harvest crops that I can make yummy meals out of. Now I have my Little Bit who is 17 months old with me. I strap him in the baby backpack and off we go to tend the gardens. A solid hour outside everyday watering, weeding, and exploring. A wonderful gift from God!

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  3. Thank you so much for linking to {nifty thrifty things} last week!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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