Van Gogh said, “if you truly love nature, you’ll see beauty everywhere”. The Earth is one gorgeous planet. Today we celebrate her…
From the first burst of the “weed” Siberian squill (it’s on the DNR’s eradicate list) to the crocuses and irises and Magnolia blossoms to the leafing out of trees and sneezing humans to that first bite of a fresh homegrown tomato, there is much to love.
Siberian Squill
Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’
And it keeps going… the fall colors, the first snowfall, our lakes, rivers and creeks. Oh my!
Nerstrand Big Woods
But funny, it’s the weeds that intrigue me… They force their way out of pavement when it looks like there’s not an ounce of soil anywhere! Yes, they can be annoying, or we can be awed as those weeds don’t give up, life doesn’t give up!
This little tuft of grass is one tough little bugger!
Just think of the life that lives in our soil, literally billions of microorganisms in a teaspoon! That soil allows us to grow our own food, feeds the trees that offer us shelter, warmth and some really tasty maple syrup, as well as a myriad of mouthwatering fruits and nuts! The flowers that bring a delightful scent to our gardens while also attracting beneficial bugs to help our veggie gardens produce.
Wood Aster with 2 types of bees, a Painted Lady & a Monarch
Gardening is a great physical activity as well as a release for the mind. Today, more than ever, the garden brings a calm amidst our worldly chaos. It’s peaceful out there digging around, lifting our spirits.
Pavement petunia at a parking booth in Minneapolis
I wonder if our ancestors thought much about the body, mind, spirit connection when they were gardening. They most likely didn’t have time to, but I'll bet they felt it.
Celebrate today our beautiful Earth…
Doin’ a happy dance,
Van Gogh said, “if you truly love nature, you’ll see beauty everywhere”. The Earth is one gorgeous planet. Today we celebrate her…
From the first burst of the “weed” Siberian squill (it’s on the DNR’s eradicate list) to the crocuses and irises and Magnolia blossoms to the leafing out of trees and sneezing humans to that first bite of a fresh homegrown tomato, there is much to love.
Siberian Squill
Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’
And it keeps going… the fall colors, the first snowfall, our lakes, rivers and creeks. Oh my!
Nerstrand Big Woods
But funny, it’s the weeds that intrigue me… They force their way out of pavement when it looks like there’s not an ounce of soil anywhere! Yes, they can be annoying, or we can be awed as those weeds don’t give up, life doesn’t give up!
This little tuft of grass is one tough little bugger!
Just think of the life that lives in our soil, literally billions of microorganisms in a teaspoon! That soil allows us to grow our own food, feeds the trees that offer us shelter, warmth and some really tasty maple syrup, as well as a myriad of mouthwatering fruits and nuts! The flowers that bring a delightful scent to our gardens while also attracting beneficial bugs to help our veggie gardens produce.
Wood Aster with 2 types of butterflies, a Painted Lady & a Monarch
Gardening is a great physical activity as well as a release for the mind. Today, more than ever, the garden brings a calm amidst our worldly chaos. It’s peaceful out there digging around, lifting our spirits.
Pavement petunia at a parking booth in Minneapolis
I wonder if our ancestors thought much about the body, mind, spirit connection when they were gardening. They most likely didn’t have time to, but I'll bet they felt it.
Celebrate today our beautiful Earth…
Doin’ a happy dance,
