Come On Out And Enjoy.....My Garden Calls Me

We spend lots of time outdoors throughout the seasons but last night I realized why I like the summer season so much more than any other. My favorite time of day is after dinner is prepared, eaten, cleaned up, and the other chores are done for the day. When I step outside in the evening the garden is not calling me to work....no weeding, no planting , no watering, no pruning, or harvesting.

 
At that time of day the garden is saying, "Come on out and sit. Enjoy the growing things. Smell the fragrances that drift on the cool night air. Drink deep and refresh yourself after a long busy day. Say a prayer of thanks and just look at the sky."

I answer the call.

We had a bit of rain earlier in the day and it watered the garden for me.

Last night as I sat on the lawn chair I saw a few goldfinches visit the feeder, I noticed the lilac is getting bigger, I smelled my fragrant roses, I kicked off my shoes and wiggled my toes in the grass, and I heard the rustling of the tree leaves behind me. I was alone for the first time all day and it was really nice to sit and think.

Jami isn't the only one experiencing colder, wetter weather.

Plans were made as the sun set in the west to trim a few bushes, fill the feeders, weed the path, and write this blog entry but not tonight....maybe in the morning.

Summer evening in the garden....looking forward to more of those in the weeks to come.

Barb-Harmony Art Mom

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