My Inspiration

As I have gone through the many trials and tribulations of my life, I have always found solace in the garden. No matter how hectic the times, there is something so peaceful and serene about watching the daily developments. My directions have been many including annuals, vegetables and a plethora of perennials. The earliest adventures were in my Dad's garden where tomato plants grew into a jungle, at least 5 foot high and held up by chain link fence pieces just so they could bear the weight of the fruit. Although I have not been able to grow a plant quite so vigorous, I am willing to concede that his method of mulching with fall leaves (and lots of them) has merit. Since I have no trees in my yard, my compost comes from my handy little electric composter. It will come as no surprise to anyone who ever spent time with me and my Dad that I experience the same satisfaction in my garden that he did when tending to his garden.







Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tuesday in Paradise

Today has been the perfect day off.  Beautiful weather, good conversations on the phone with friends who live to far away, and floating on the raft with my knees dangling in the water.  I am paying very close attention to the progress of my fig tree.  There seems to be a lot of competition at work as to whose tree will bear the most fruit.  Sal has an unfair advantage because his Dad's tree is established.  Paul, Mary and I are behind but willing to put up the good fight.  My tree is looking more and more like a fig bush than a tree so I will be investigating how to properly trim.....after my fruit has been harvested of course!
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