simplicity
Rain was in the forecast for today but it fell in the night as we slept instead. Upon waking I opened the doors and windows inviting the persistent breeze to rush through the house. I sat on the back steps bundled in a scarf and sweater, cinnamon coffee in hand, greyhound nearby. I admired our neighbor's star jasmine, red hibiscus and honeysuckle; all tumbling over the fence into our yard spilling color and fragrance. Hummingbirds jittered from plant to feeder. A cat showed up and stretched out on the fence making you know who very happy. I smiled to find the poppy and cosmo seeds I planted just last week have sprouted, and look forward to the premiere of new summertime color in our beds. Before the week is over I will have planted a few more geraniums in hanging wicker baskets and empty terra cotta pots will be filled with rosemary and mint. Soon evenings will be spent out here grilling summer vegetables from the farmers market around the corner. We don't really have the space here for a vegetable garden of our own (though it's fun to check in at the community garden nearby to see what's growing). I also suspect it may be the simplicity of our little garden space that brings us the most joy.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Reader Comments (7)
I love the smell of jasmine, still waiting for our hummingbirds to show up.
Delighting in your sprouting seeds and the joy felt reading about your backyard oasis. While I love my tiny vegetable garden, I love the thrill of the roadside produce stand and farmer's market just as much. :)
kathryn: yes, I love the way you can catch its scent in a breeze. beautiful.
stephanie: you'll have to keep me posted on what you have growing in your vegetable garden!
sounds beautiful - beautiful words- lovely photo - I can almost taste the cinnamon ....
I like the idea of container gardening, but my patio doesn't get enough sun for really anything. I did a container of tomatoes the year before last - I put the pot by a neighbor's patio because he did get sun - but I couldn't stop myself from buying tomatoes at the farmers' market anyway. I think I like the market too much to grow things myself.
Your space sounds full of color and life.
Sounds like a lovely morning. I love hummingbirds. That alone would make my week. A hummingbird and a visiting cat = lovely. I have had some container gardens in the past. Once, I had like 10 tomato plants. Not the best idea but I do love tomatoes. This year, I am thinking mircogreens, sprouts and basil. Nothing fancy but far less work.
martha: i wish you were here to drink cinnamon coffee and chat.
elizabeth: i really get that, the farmers market is one of my favorite places too.
keishua: homegrown tomatoes are so good and i like the idea of microgreens. bugs tend to go after my basil, any tips on that?