Love. It’s the realm of poets and dreamers. Hopeless romantics lost in a world of flowers and songs. Or if we are to believe Hollywood, romance is just waiting for us the next time we bump into a stranger at the grocery store. But gardening romance?
Can love really exist alongside spindly weeds, “aromatic” compost, worms, and the occasional skunk? These writers don’t see any reason a long-lasting gardening romance can’t bloom right alongside the bee balm and bell peppers.
Romance can be serious, as it is for Jeff Taylor, a self-described “non-gardener.” Who among us doesn’t remember how surprised we were upon learning how much toil goes into a garden? But what happens when a non-gardener like Jeff falls in love with a born gardener intent on sharing the joy of digging into the dirt, bending and kneeling to plant seeds, and turning sweat and sore muscles into flowers and vegetables? That, my friends, is Jeff’s story to tell. Luckily, you can read it in The Joy of NonGardening.
Gardening romance can also be humorous, as is the case for Rita Larkin Kayser, in The Tree That Talked To Me. I admit this one gave me quite a chuckle, as I could easily envision seven-year-old Rita looking quizzically at this large talking tree.
Be sure to read Norma Johnston’s story, too, which includes something that every gardening romance should have: some flower hoarding and helpful advice for a long and happy marriage.
Feel free to stay a while and enjoy all the gardening romance stories we have to share below. And be sure to check out our Gardening Romance Collection while you’re here, which features a hand-picked selection of our favorite stories from this category.
It’s not hard to find a good garden love story. We have quite a few of them here in GreenPrints. And no doubt, you probably have a few or more of your own that are yours alone to enjoy. Of course, if you’re here reading this, it’s probably no surprise to you that gardens are […]
Gardens can be a lot of things to people. They take on personalities both practical and whimsical. There are vegetable gardens and herb gardens that feed us, quite literally. We have flower gardens that we love for the joy and color they bring into our lives. And, of course, we can’t forget the magic of fairy […]
Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you decide to start growing Columbines. This gorgeous flower is an incredible sight to behold, boasting five distinct petals in a bell-shaped buttercup surrounded by long […]
A backyard meditation probably makes you think of a quiet moment, with the sun shining overhead, the songs of finches and orioles setting the mood, and soft grass underneath your feet. Maybe there are flowers and a few shade trees, too. Canada Geese aren’t usually part of this picture. I love Canada Geese, but let’s […]
Some of my favorite stories from GreenPrints are between two partners in the garden, and some grand argument. Why is that? I’m not sure, but it always starts with one sacrificing a plant in the other’s garden, and for some reason that just makes me laugh. Today’s story is about a man and his Habanada […]
You’ve probably heard about the wind whistling or a song carried on the breeze. Certainly, you’ve heard about the leaves rustling, a brook babbling, or the ocean waves roaring. But have you heard a tree talking? I know what you’re thinking. The whistling and babbling and roaring are all natural occurrences. These sounds happen when […]
Is there such a thing as gardening romance? If you’ve heard me talk about my wife Becky, you know there is. Becky and I both love the human connection gardening brings, and we both love sharing stories. Speaking of stories, I once met a woman who said she had a black thumb. She was a […]
I know the feeling of being a garden hoarder. And it’s not that I don’t love to share my harvest … in theory. But sometimes there is a period after all your months and weeks of hard work pay off, and you seem to look up one day and you have the most gorgeous garden. […]
There are few things in this universe that can create the perfect love story as the people, gardens, soil, and earth in this story. I felt like I just watched a new Nicholas Sparks movie after having read about this incredible farm of love. We’ve run thousands of stories in GreenPrints over the years, and […]
I love to garden, but I also love heading out to a pick-your-own farm to harvest seasonal bounties of berries, wildflowers, Fava beans, apples, pumpkins, and other goodies. The change of scenery is always a joy. On a good day, my daughter, husband, and I can find fruits and vegetables, of course, but also songbirds, […]
