I make promises to myself at the end of every growing season.
Often it's the same promise I made the year before, such as, "I will not neglect to water the garden in July just because I want to sit on the couch in the air conditioning." I have a somewhat shaky relationship with the rain barrel in July, but I reaffirm my promise each year.
Last year, I promised something new: I promised to plant less vegetables and more flowers. Part of me felt that was really irresponsible. I told that part to shove it. Seeds are cheap. I overwinter dahlias in the garage, so those are free after the first year. A lot of my flowers are perennials.
Plus, buying plants is always better than a crack habit, so there.
Flowers bring me joy. Fresh flowers in the house always make me happy, and fresh flowers in the house that I've grown myself make me doubly so.
Daisies, zinnia, bachelor button, dahlias
We feed birds, which means we also feed chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits. Some of those little bastards have gotten into the raised beds this year.
Most of my pepper plants have been destroyed. I don't even care all that much.
Your flowers are beautiful, and your yard is enchanting. Thank you for making the world prettier.
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