Re: Weeding, in theory
Just had to reply to this message, Nan, because it is exactly the way I
feel. Can't imagine that a garden could ever be "all done", i.e. complete
and groomed and neat. To me, it represents the infinite variety of
creation...Of course, you have to weed and thin somewhat, but it is the
overall vision of the garden (in my opinion) to be an ever-changing
entity (Even the unexpected-like the bulbs I may have planted and
forgotten) Sort of like a person-once you consider yourself complete you
have reached a kind of spiritual doldrum....Sorry to get philosophical
this early in the morning. Jill
Nan Sterman wrote:
> 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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