Time to plant the garden... Annuals for color, veggies and herbs for the raised beds and strawberries for me!
I was hoping the “Garden Fairies” would help me get the grounds of Mayor Lord’s House Bed and Breakfast under control.
However, that just did not happen. And while it has seemed “especially” difficult to get anything done in the garden this year, I must admit that the real truth is that in ”every year” it is “especially” difficult for me to get it all organized …most noticibly in the beginning as the seasons are changing.
Why is it so difficult? Weather, procrastination, frost risk etc… are all factors at varying times and in varying degrees, therefore plans get tossed about.
On one day I may be thinking that I am ahead of schedule and then the next I awaken to find nonstop rain. So starts the seasonal dance of opposition. When I find time I could spend in the garden – the weather does not cooperate. Then when the weather is good – suddenly, I don’t have a moment to spare.
Almost as dependable is that moment when I think it is looking less than hopeful, and then in the next moment I regain hope –which brings an unexpected convergence of possibilities which come together to create momentum. It is in that moment of hope that the sun suddenly shines for a few days, I manage to find the time to complete the raised bed prep work, a few garden helpers arrive upon my doorstep… all of these elements provide just enough forward movement to get me back on track.
Soon it is time to head out to a few of the many greenhouses in the area, in search of this years plants and then I am well on the way into phase two – which quickly pulls everything together for the summer months.
Earlier this evening, I put the veggies and herbs in the raised beds and I now expect to make great progress over the next few days with weeding and the planting.
I look forward to planting a nice selection of yellow, orange and red toned marigolds to add a little color to the grounds –and although I am still undecided on placement, I know that I am getting it together and in reality I am right on schedule –with what can only be referred to as my “normal” seasonal schedule!
The true reality of this season is that with each step of progress in the garden, I find that my enjoyment of the grounds and the ever-changing rotation of tasks increases. The sun invigorates and the work strengthens.
Who knows maybe the “Garden Fairies” or at least the “Fireflies” will come to assist and light up my garden when I am done… those evening with the fireflies are pure magic.
