Comments on: Putting the Damn Garden to Bed

By: jacquie

jacquie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:49:34 +0000

Janet, I know exactly when I lost interest in keeping up the garden…when I went back to work, too! I just didn’t have time to devote to it on my days off as the kids needed my attention more.

Now I simply stick to a few big pots on my front deck (if I remember to water them they look fairly nice) and call it a day. : )

By: Tracy Westerholm

Tracy Westerholm — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:20:28 +0000

I do agree with you Janet, you need time otherwise it does feel like a chore. I let my garden really go this year and then panicked a couple of weeks ago so whipped it into shape pretty quick but didn’t enjoy it as much as when I just took my time for sure. I do think I will plant some bulbs this fall, Jacquie inspired me to do that…well see if I actually make the trip to the Garden shop, purple and whites are my favorites!!

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:13:14 +0000

I used to be like that. Before I went back to work. While at home with the kids, I loved planting, digging, etc. Now I think…what the heck was I thinking, and why do I have so many gardens, flowers, etc. I still enjoy when I do get out there, but it’s about the time now. I don’t have the time, therefore, it’s just another chore. Next year perhaps I can’t learn to love it again. It is very rewarding!

By: Tracy Westerholm

Tracy Westerholm — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:38:36 +0000

I love to garden, it’s like meditation for me. Mother Nature is truly amazing. I could garden all day if I had the time.

By: Stella

Stella — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:35 +0000

I’ve always envied people who truly enjoy gardening. Don’t understand them. But do envy them.