Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

By Dee Milligan Dee Milligan
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Hi! Late 40's Kiwi woman living in sunny California with my American man. Since moving from New Zealand 8 years ago, I have adopted California ...

I am neither a hobby gardener or gardening enthusiast. My motto has always been "First to admire, last to participate". On the rare occasions that I have done any gardening, mainly weeding of flowerbeds, it has become a chore that almost drove me crazy. I am too particular, and will not rest until the soil is completely weed free, clump free and stone free. Unfortunately, it is this 'anal' attention to detail that has prevented me from enjoying what I believe to be a great pastime, and for some very therapeutic.

I love flowers and have always been of the mind that they are far more beautiful in a garden than in a vase. It's not that I don't appreciate the gift of flowers, but I prefer seeing those same flowers flourishing in a flowerbed, mainly because they will last longer, but also I have an abhorrence at the thought that the life of the flower is over once it has been cut from its stem and life-giving roots.

One of my favorite childhood memories is of lying on my back beneath a large tree and looking up at the brilliant blue sky through the branches and leaves. Sadly, I haven't done that for many, many years. Yesterday, for some unknown reason, I was reminded of that childhood pastime and it made me realise how busy I had become. The seasons have passed by so quickly, it seems, and I am now considered middle-aged at 48. I am quite content to be middle-aged at 48, because to me it means I am going to live to be 96 and have all the time in the world still to lie beneath a great old tree and enjoy the twinkling sun through its leaves.

Where would we be without the beauty of plants? From magnificent trees that have withstood the seasons for over a hundred years, to a single flower, lasting only a short few days or weeks?

If gardening is something you enjoy, I envy you, and applaud you. Thank you for feeding my appreciative soul. If not a gardener, stop and admire someone's loving handy work and be thankful for it.

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