4 Moving Poems About Gardens and Love
Throughout history, many famous poets have drawn inspiration from nature to write poems about gardens and love. One of the most well-known examples is William Shakespeare, whose sonnets often used …
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Folk Tales from the Garden
Do you know or love any folk tales from the garden? I've always loved folk tales, but reaching back, I'm not sure I can remember one that's quite so gardening-centric …
A Garden of Friends
I have not always had what I call a "garden of friends." Gardening friends that is. But today's piece reminded me of a recent encounter that led to a new …
Saving Seeds for Generations
I once read an article that said you can start saving seeds today that will supply your children's gardens. I never used to be up for saving seeds, but one …
An Indoor Healing Garden of … Cacti?
Sharp. Prickly. Spiny. These aren't usually the words I associate with an indoor healing garden. As much as I love cacti, they aren't the plants I look to first when …
A Simple Poem For a Gardener To Enjoy
I don't recall the first time I read a poem for a gardener. If I had to guess, I'd say it was in grade school. That shouldn't be a surprise …
A Backyard Christmas Tree Farm
I've always wanted to run a Christmas tree farm. Maybe it's because my aunt and uncle owned one of those Christmas tree lots as a kid, and I spent a …
Gardening Poems Like This One Touch the Soul
Gardening can provide nourishment for the body through healthy vegetables and fresh fruits. It can offer nourishment for the soul in lush foliage and gorgeous flowers. But gardening can also …
Blessing for a Gardener: A Timeless Garden Prayer Poem
"Blessing for a Gardener" is a beautiful garden prayer poem by Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century English mystic and anchoress. This garden prayer poem, originally written in the late 1300s …
Unexpected Garden Inspiration From A Rose
Garden inspiration often comes with a jolt. At least, that's the case for me. I see something unique or read a story about a new garden design idea and I …
