Nick C Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 So I'm in the garden looking at my perenials, and noticing all the perenials I have that Mom had: euonomus, montauk daisy, rose, hosta, ornamental grass...they were planted specifically because they are what Mom would plant. And then I noticed other perenials...ones she didn't have, Astilbe, Balloon Flower, bell flower...and I noticed something she NEVER had...fusia, dhalia, pansies and herbs. And containers with strawberries and vegetablles. Containers with 3 - 4 different plants...I've only recently began to move away from replicating Mom's garden into making my garden. Mom, I love gardening because of you, and when I plant a plant you would have never planted, and dig up something you would have liked and move it to a less prominent spot, this doesn't negate your memory. It shows how alive you STILL ARE IN ME. You continue to come with me and be part of my present and future. You (and my garden) do not remain in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nick, that is very touching. Thanks for sharing it. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nick, a part of your mom will always live on in you. Such a lovely walk through your garden with you and your mom. God Bless you. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Isn't it amazing how much gardening can instill such a sense of peace in you. I love to garden. When I first moved into Senior housing I wouldn't even look at the garden centers in stores. I really miss having my own yard a lot. As luck would have it we have a small personal flower bed here that belongs just to the residents. When the lady who cared for it moved a couple of months ago I took it over. It's not big but gives me a chance to still get my hands dirty. You are right too. When I am working in the yard I feel closer to both Johnny and my mom. Mama hated to garden because she had to as a child and I'm not sure how much gardening if any Johnny ever did. I think for me it is just getting back to one of the simple basic things of life. God gave us so much beauty it is surly our job to make the most of it. When we do I'm sure it pleases our loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 That is beautiful Nick...thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Nick, Thank you for sharing those beautiful thoughts and vivid images. I think your mom is smiling watching you take something she instilled in you and making it your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Nick, ARen't plants a wonderful way to remember. Think of all the things your mom would have loved to have...had she the space, the time, the resources, the idea...her gardening is living through you. I LOVE to look at my garden and think of the memories, the newness, and the joy that it brings to me and the ones I love! Great post! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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