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Come On Out And Enjoy…..My Garden Calls Me

5 28 11 Garden Gate

We spend lots of time outdoors throughout the seasons but last night I realized why I like the summer season so much more than any other. My favorite time of day is after dinner is prepared, eaten, cleaned up, and the other chores are done for the day. When I step outside in the evening the garden is not calling me to work….no weeding, no planting , no watering, no pruning, or harvesting.

5 28 11 Garden Tools

At that time of day the garden is saying, “Come on out and sit. Enjoy the growing things. Smell the fragrances that drift on the cool night air. Drink deep and refresh yourself after a long busy day. Say a prayer of thanks and just look at the sky.”

I answer the call.

5 28 11 Garden Growing
We had a bit of rain earlier in the day and it watered the garden for me.

Last night as I sat on the lawn chair I saw a few goldfinches visit the feeder, I noticed the lilac is getting bigger, I smelled my fragrant roses, I kicked off my shoes and wiggled my toes in the grass, and I heard the rustling of the tree leaves behind me. I was alone for the first time all day and it was really nice to sit and think.

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Jami isn’t the only one experiencing colder, wetter weather.

Plans were made as the sun set in the west to trim a few bushes, fill the feeders, weed the path, and write this blog entry but not tonight….maybe in the morning.

5 28 11 Garden greenness

Summer evening in the garden….looking forward to more of those in the weeks to come.

Barb-Harmony Art Mom



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4 thoughts on “Come On Out And Enjoy…..My Garden Calls Me

  1. It is lovely to sit and enjoy, listen to the birds, and dream. My favorite is listening to my baby waterfall emptying into my pond!

  2. i also love sitting in my chair watching what goes on around my garden! so peaceful!

    great post!

    debbie
    http://mygardenofweeds.blogspot.com/

  3. Wow, Nice pictures of the Hummingbird! We love learning about animals, that’s why we started sharing our homeschool science project, Orla’s Ark, with others. Love the blog.
    Thank you so much!

  4. Thank you, Barb, for this reminder- I don’t just enjoy the garden often enough!

    Now to just wait for that nice weather to sit out in…

    We had a bit of a teaser with a couple of nice days, but it’s cold and cloudy again today. Sure been weird weather for everyone, huh?

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