New Gardeners

When I read my mail this morning from all of you, I surely experienced
a wide range of emotions.  First I learn from Pottsey (with whom I
share zone 5) that she and I are both nursing along little plants that
seem to be green and growing but that's about it.  I thought "Yea
Pottsey..I'm not alone".  Then comes all the gently encouragement from
Valerie, Nancy, Janis, and Ann B.  "Be patient and wait..next year
will be better".  Then I read Amy Newkirk's tale of her little 1st
year plants that grew like Jack's beanstalk the second year.  My first
thought was "Oh boy..Pottsey and I are in for a great adventure in
gardening next year".  Then I began to experience great trepidation. 
If any of you recall, I am the original airhead who has been moving my
plants all over the place this year.  When I originally planted them
last fall, I was guided by the suggested height, color etc.  But this
spring, when half the ones in front were taller than the ones in back
I began shifting everything around until I don't know what is where! 
Now it has occurred to me that if mine take off like Amy's next year
and reach their full potential, I have unwittingly moved all the tall
things to the front and the short things to the back.  Next year
everything will have to be moved all over again!!  Furthermore, if
things multiply and expand and seed themselves,  I will have enough to
fill several more gardens.  I have this irresistible urge  to race out
and start digging up a whole to flower bed to get ready for the big
event next spring.  I'm going to be in a dither the rest of the year,
waiting to see what next spring brings.
Why, oh why wasn't I more patient.
Still an airhead.   Jeanne Latta



 

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