Artistic Challenge Heating Up

It's the middle of July, one sinus infection, a sun burn and some glorious sun and my artistic challenge is going well. I made a tourist rabbit for a one year old neighbor, some snack packs for a friend, bought an umbrella and rearranged our patio, and made new crayons.

Collecting the Grieving Greens

"Mommy sad ", says my 2 year old son to me as I sit on the kitchen floor waiting for beets to cook through. "You're right. Mommy sad. Can I have a hug?"

When I received the sad news this morning that a friend from the past had passed away, a multitude of feelings overtook me. Today, I let these feelings flow by. I notice them, feel them and let them go. I honor my friend by thinking of her and the friendship we had. Time passed and our paths changed directions, but she often popped into my mind and I wondered how she was. And then, I would run into her on the street and we'd chat. We promised to meet, but we never did. But it was okay. I could tell she wished me happiness and I did too.

It's a good day to garden. Being yardless is a good thing for a green gardener like me. My patios are small and contain my grandiose ideas of wild, overgrown, gardens with hidden paths and water fountains. I've started to collect pots, herbs and plants. Advice too. I hope to create a space where I can sit when the weather is more consistently warm to rest my body and my mind. A place to feel the wind and sun while my boy is napping.

It's soothing to nurture nature while thoughts of my friend pass by. She's not fighting anymore. I wish wild overgrown gardens overtake those she left behind, hide them and let them be lulled by water fountains. Let them be at peace too.

Autumn Treasures

Walking around the neighborhood with my camera gives me a chance to look around differently. Today I pretended to be a squirrel. Here's what I saw.

Where are the gnomes?

Family of hedgehogs?

Watch your fingers, it bites!

Tangled

Fireworks

Soaking

Neighbor's garden

Sleeping Beauties

I proudly planted tulip bulbs for the first time. Every spring when I see gardens full of flowers, I always kick myself for not thinking about planting some of my own and so this year, I took advantage of a few coupons and purchased two new pots at GardenWorks. (Very beautiful and inspiring, but very expensive, so look for coupons or go on their customer appreciation day) You might also try to go to Wing Wong's (I like saying Wing Wong lots, Wing Wong!) just a few doors down on Marine Drive going East. They have amazing fruits and veggies, plus really reasonably priced plants.

 

As I mentioned in a previous post, I've wanted to seek out more Wabi Sabi, so I purchased this beautiful warped pot for some "Pied a Terre" bulbs. Can't wait til Spring!