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.
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??
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.
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!
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.
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??
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!
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.
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