The work of good garden-keeping...proudly made in the USA
It's been a crazy whirlwind of winter of politics, pundits and protests-lots of ugliness and conflict. But it's also been warm with ample time for long walks, rallying together, marching arm and arm, garden prep, and spring flowers blooming a bit early. Difficult physical, emotional and intellectual challenges mixed with loving connections, humor and light. As the bulbs bravely push through the winter soils, the democratic spirit in many of us is compelled forward, working to nurture this thing we love so fiercely, American liberty. Gardening and democracy it seems require a good bit of hard work, persistence and stick-to-it-ness--spades, rakes, hoes and a sizable amount of wit are necessary. I was reminded by an experienced gardener, Mary Mason Campbell, "...Weeds, before going to seed are far better in the compost pile than in the garden, where they deprive the cultivated plants of moisture, food, light, and space."
“There is deep pride in being a good garden-keeper.”
“As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden. Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again. There will be growth in the spring!”
“...and such gardens are not made
By singing: — ‘Oh how beautiful!’
and sitting in the shade.”
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