I’m reading Kitchen Garden Revival to help me plan my expanded raised beds this spring. Tomatoes and herbs have been successful for me, and I had a great Romaine harvest many years ago.
I do have some marigolds and zinnias that I’m trying to grow from seeds in my house right now.
I’ve been thinking about Narnia (LWW)- the winter is over, and we have spring again.
I love that you're growing those flowers from seed. The best I've done the last few years is scatter a couple packets of zinnias into one of our raised beds and hope for the best! It makes me so happy to have flowers in the house.
Beautiful post- my two favorites are Dahlias, Garden by Caillebotte and Larssons Garden Scene from Marstrand. It’s a dream to have big and bountiful flower gardens! Sadly, I’ve never had much luck with flowers, though I scattered some Phlox in the front landscaping one year and it self-seeded at random since. I’ll find bright pink and purple Star-Shaped flowers occasionally across the yard, which is delightful.
Root vegetables do really well here in our sandy soil so that’s mostly what I plant these days, and while they aren’t as beautiful, I’m thankful that at least I have something to show for my hopes and dreams in gardening!
This was such a lovely post to scroll through. I’m not much of a gardener but I planted some tulips last autumn and they look like they will bloom soon. I’m looking forward to seeing them in all their full colour & beauty.
I cannot believe the one with the unicorn is woven. That's amazing. I love Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, so enchanting.
I'm determined to turn my black thumb into a green thumb at some point but so far I've killed one succulent and other has been surviving my care of it.
Quick question. Why would a garden symbolize virginity? Surely motherhood would fit better because she has become fruitful, she is growing/raising children. Is it like the garden has the potential for fruit??
The link between gardens and Mary’s virginity refers to the Latin phrase "hortus conclusus", or "enclosed garden". That could be taken in different theological directions, but the basic reference is to the divine mystery of a virgin as bearer of God Incarnate.
I think it’s safe to say that a garden almost always represents new life and fruitfulness! Which applies here as well.
Symbolism is so interesting to me because it seems that every object, color, etc. within the art world (especially religious) has a multitude of associations.
Re: gardening, that makes me feel better because I tend to kill succulents, unfortunately. Maybe one of these years I’ll figure it out.
There’s a garden metaphor at the end of Song of Songs chapter 4 and the first verse of chapter 5 when the marriage takes place and is consummated. The Shulamite is also referred to as an inclosed or locked garden before the marriage, and her husband is invited into the garden.
My favorite flowers are Lenten Roses because they begin to bloom ( in Tn) in late January and continue through May, a much needed spot of color and beauty in late, gray winter. Also, a perennial, so easy care for mediocre and distracted gardeners.
Lovely post! We are a roadschooling family, or as I like to say, semi-nomadic, so maintaining a garden is not really possible, BUT I do encourage wildflowers wherever they choose to show up. We have quite a few on our forested property. I am very fond of the Toadflax or Butter-and-eggs snapdragons. I have always loved snapdragons.
This post reminded me of my grandfather’s garden in Ohio. He had a large fruit and vegetable garden and my grandmother kept flower beds. Their families had been farmers before moving to the city, but they brought the gardens with them to feed their five children and to add beauty.
I'm glad you were reminded of family through these artworks. And I'm sure you all get to see myriad beautiful flowers and gardens through your adventurous lifestyle! Snapdragons are so gorgeous and have a cool name, win win.
Gardens are special places. Jesus went to the garden to pray, searching for comfort. Gardens are places of birth, growth, and death but can’t exist without the Light and life in them always grows towards It. I love planting flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Ms Huff lantana, daisies, and zinnias are some of my favorites, but I love them all ❤️
I love that this collection of pictures goes on and on, not just a few which would leave you wanting more. Very satisfying! My favorite thing to grow these days is wheatgrass for my cat. The seeds are so forgiving and sprout within days. The straight slim green shoots are beautiful to see. My cat loves them too.
I love this post! I haven’t had much success growing flowers, but I love to grow tomatoes! Haha!
Thanks for sharing the fruits of your green thumb; your salsa is a celebrity in our house!
I’m reading Kitchen Garden Revival to help me plan my expanded raised beds this spring. Tomatoes and herbs have been successful for me, and I had a great Romaine harvest many years ago.
I do have some marigolds and zinnias that I’m trying to grow from seeds in my house right now.
I’ve been thinking about Narnia (LWW)- the winter is over, and we have spring again.
I love that you're growing those flowers from seed. The best I've done the last few years is scatter a couple packets of zinnias into one of our raised beds and hope for the best! It makes me so happy to have flowers in the house.
Beautiful post- my two favorites are Dahlias, Garden by Caillebotte and Larssons Garden Scene from Marstrand. It’s a dream to have big and bountiful flower gardens! Sadly, I’ve never had much luck with flowers, though I scattered some Phlox in the front landscaping one year and it self-seeded at random since. I’ll find bright pink and purple Star-Shaped flowers occasionally across the yard, which is delightful.
Root vegetables do really well here in our sandy soil so that’s mostly what I plant these days, and while they aren’t as beautiful, I’m thankful that at least I have something to show for my hopes and dreams in gardening!
Thanks, Jessie. I love phlox! I'm so grateful that the people who lived in our house before us planted a bunch in the front yard.
Maybe root vegetables should get the spotlight in a collection this fall. :)
This was such a lovely post to scroll through. I’m not much of a gardener but I planted some tulips last autumn and they look like they will bloom soon. I’m looking forward to seeing them in all their full colour & beauty.
Good choice - tulips are so cheery!
I cannot believe the one with the unicorn is woven. That's amazing. I love Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, so enchanting.
I'm determined to turn my black thumb into a green thumb at some point but so far I've killed one succulent and other has been surviving my care of it.
Quick question. Why would a garden symbolize virginity? Surely motherhood would fit better because she has become fruitful, she is growing/raising children. Is it like the garden has the potential for fruit??
That’s a great question!
The link between gardens and Mary’s virginity refers to the Latin phrase "hortus conclusus", or "enclosed garden". That could be taken in different theological directions, but the basic reference is to the divine mystery of a virgin as bearer of God Incarnate.
I think it’s safe to say that a garden almost always represents new life and fruitfulness! Which applies here as well.
Symbolism is so interesting to me because it seems that every object, color, etc. within the art world (especially religious) has a multitude of associations.
Re: gardening, that makes me feel better because I tend to kill succulents, unfortunately. Maybe one of these years I’ll figure it out.
There’s a garden metaphor at the end of Song of Songs chapter 4 and the first verse of chapter 5 when the marriage takes place and is consummated. The Shulamite is also referred to as an inclosed or locked garden before the marriage, and her husband is invited into the garden.
This is true! I forgot about that!
I love your art choices, especially Beatrix Potter... unexpected!
My favorite flowers are Lenten Roses because they begin to bloom ( in Tn) in late January and continue through May, a much needed spot of color and beauty in late, gray winter. Also, a perennial, so easy care for mediocre and distracted gardeners.
Love your column. Thanks!
I LOVE lenten roses! Thank you!
Lovely post! We are a roadschooling family, or as I like to say, semi-nomadic, so maintaining a garden is not really possible, BUT I do encourage wildflowers wherever they choose to show up. We have quite a few on our forested property. I am very fond of the Toadflax or Butter-and-eggs snapdragons. I have always loved snapdragons.
This post reminded me of my grandfather’s garden in Ohio. He had a large fruit and vegetable garden and my grandmother kept flower beds. Their families had been farmers before moving to the city, but they brought the gardens with them to feed their five children and to add beauty.
I'm glad you were reminded of family through these artworks. And I'm sure you all get to see myriad beautiful flowers and gardens through your adventurous lifestyle! Snapdragons are so gorgeous and have a cool name, win win.
Gardens are special places. Jesus went to the garden to pray, searching for comfort. Gardens are places of birth, growth, and death but can’t exist without the Light and life in them always grows towards It. I love planting flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Ms Huff lantana, daisies, and zinnias are some of my favorites, but I love them all ❤️
I love that this collection of pictures goes on and on, not just a few which would leave you wanting more. Very satisfying! My favorite thing to grow these days is wheatgrass for my cat. The seeds are so forgiving and sprout within days. The straight slim green shoots are beautiful to see. My cat loves them too.
Some amazing art in this post, thank you! A Cottage Garden with Chickens by Peter Mørk Mønsted is my favorite