Re: Weeding, in theory
You might also attribute your mother's actions to differences in
gardening styles. My folks visited this weekend and my father asked
(again) why I allow my garden to be so overgrown and not seem to care
about it. This is not the first time he's been critical about my
garden. This time, I took two tacts -- first I explained that I like
a wild looking garden (whereas he likes his looking like a trimmed
poodle). Secondly, I told him that while he wants someone to install
some plants and be done with it, my garden is a work in progress and
I LIKE IT LIKE THAT. It is ever changing because I am always working
on it. I do some work in one area, get it to a point I like and then
move on to another area and work there for a while and on and on. I
explained that my garden will never be done because I don't want to
be done with i. He thought for a minute and then said "so it's kind
of like an office to you, it's your work" Bingo! I think we
connected on that one.
Of course, I am sure he'll ask again on his next visit, but at least
I can come back to that office analogy -- something he can relate
to....
Nan
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
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