To
own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a
hoe,
To plant seeds and watch the renewal of
life-
this is the commonest delight of the
race,the most satisfactory thing a man can
do
(Charles Dudley Warner)
There is nothing that I
like more, after a
cold, gray winter, than to put my hands into the soil
on a spring day and feel the Earth's life-force. It
almost makes winter worthwhile!
In the spring I will start my seeds and grow
them
under lights in my house. On a warm day I will plant
the seedings outside in several small gardens that
are located around our property. In front of our
house is the bulb garden, in back is our butterfly
and bee garden, herb garden, our smokehouse garden,
and our beloved trees.
Below are listed some other gardens that may be
of interest to you. My favorite is Ladew Topiary
Gardens in Monkton, Maryland. You can stroll at your
leisure through 15 gardens such as the Woodland
Garden with it's trees, perennials, ferns and antique
iron and glass aquarium as a centerpiece, the Yellow
Garden, White Garden, Rose Garden, Iris Garden, Berry
Garden and of course the Topiary Garden with it's
swan hedge and hunt scene. The list goes on and on.
Each garden is unique with a pond, structure,
fountain or quiet area where you can sit and
contemplate. Ladew gets my highest rating. It's my
favorite place to go. Also listed below are some
garden sites that you can visit on the Internet from
your own home. I hope you enjoy!
Our
Bulb Garden At DawnOur
Smokehouse
Garden
Our
Butterfly Garden
Our
Trees
Ladew Gardens (Woodland
Garden)
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111Information-(410) 557-9466
Longwood
Gardens
Internet
Gardening
Buchart
Gardens
The World is very old, But year by year, It
groweth new again, When buds appear.
The World is very old, And sometimes sad; But
when the daisies come, The World is glad.
The World is very old; But every Spring, It
groweth young again,And fairies sing.
(Cicely Mary Barker)
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