Marypause50 ~10 years later still a blog about gardens, simplicity, friendships, gratitude, health,

Gardener's Block? or Gardener's Bliss?

   So I do realize I haven't posted a blog in awhile. Writer's block perhaps? I do have ideas for some healthy, fresh foods for this time of year but I wanted to do at least one more gardening blog. We are in the throes of the gardener's delight time of year after all!! So do I seriously have a writer's block? Then it dawned on me that perhaps I have a gardener's block!?! What is that you say. Well, I have been simplifying my annual plantings, expanding my long-lived perennial base over these past few years. Is it possible things are running so smoothly out there; there's plenty of rain & cooler than usual temperatures so far (for the east coast at least) that there's not much to write about? No Way!!!

Dragon Wing Begonia - My Old Fav!!
New favorite Begonia 'evi' - Walmart again!


Finally a good year for my everblooming hydrangea!!

    Yes, my gardening strategy has paid off but I know I have plenty of work to do... if I choose... See that's the thing, right now all looks fabulous! I can just sit & enjoy (we all aim for that result after all - with a cocktail in hand - see recipe link below) So maybe what I am experiencing is gardener's'bliss', not gardener's 'block'. I mean I really haven't had to begin dead heading just yet. As usual, I freshened up a stake or two with spray paint. I weeded (past tense) but the mulch is doing its thing for now! Really this is bliss; the kind you dream about when you are thumbing through those garden books in January. I will truly enjoy today with the low humidity & dappled sunshine. I will enjoy today because tomorrow I work actually. I will enjoy today because the present is a gift truly after all. So no tips or advice this time around, gardener's!! Simply Enjoy.





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