The Garden is a Gift...
It can Transform us in so many ways!
Has your Garden Transformed you in any way?
What Gifts has the Garden brought to you?
Do you believe the Garden carries a Creative Power that can shift your world within?
Has the Beauty of Creating with Your Garden changed who you are..has it made you become MORE of who you are?
My love for nature and my own little garden has brought me many gifts..more miracles I could possibly name ..but I will start with a few...
Gifts From the Garden
Peacefulness, Serenity, Joy
A Space of Beauty, Balance and Alignment
Patience and Excitement and Creativity
Respect for all of Nature and all the vital parts they play
Healing, Love, Friendship and Abundance
Appreciation for All Seasons
Harmony, Connection and Awe
Inspiration and Creative Expression
Freedom
Can each flower that is born....carry a gift that moves your heart?
Has the process of caring for a garden taught you new things?...things about yourself....the earth....nature ?
Has it transformed your thinking? Empowered you?
Another BIG Question:
Was there any one person or event particularily instrumental in your Journey of Gardening? What do you feel led you to the Gift of Gardening?
And what keeps you gardening?
The Garden will always transform my life..it is A Space of Natural Miracles.
I am Awake with Nature... Sometimes flowers and trees ignite me with excitement ..they can also melt my heart with a flood of emotions. Over the years the garden has shape-shifted into many Powerful Roles.. at times it has been My Nourisher..My Balancer, A Mother, A Father, My Ancient Ancestors..My Healer..My Teacher..My Guide..My Sacred Space..My Awakener...I am in Awe of Nature....and am honored to take a small part in creating with this space.. we all call ..our very own Garden.
The Gift of Gardening~Victoria Pettella~
I would love to hear your thoughts....what Gifts the garden has brought to you..what was Instrumental in your Journey to Gardening....and anything else you'd love to share..
Anyone who wishes to share Their Wisdom..and Their Gifts From the Garden..please do!
Kiki~Awake With Charm and Spirit
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Article by Victoria Pettella
Article by Victoria Pettella
40 comments:
Wonderful. Gardening makes all my worries go away.
I enjoyed your post, Kiki. I read a quote once that said...Gardening brings years to your life and life to your years. I can't remember who said that but I thought ..how true.
Jim Groble
Hi Jim, thanks for stopping by! I agree..well said!
Amy
Thankyou!Beautiful quote..very true! Lovely, thanks Amy..I appreciate the visit.
I have recently written "my garden story" that will be published (i think) in a local gardening mag soon. Gardening has brought some understanding to my troubled relationship with my father. Too much to get into now, but perhaps I will post it at some point. For now, I will not produce any original thoughts (brain's tired) but just agree with some of what you've mentioned above that particularly speak to me: appreciation of the seasons, respect for nature, creativity, excitement,friendship, and probably most of all - patience.
Oh, and also hope and faith.
Wonderful post! :)
Moving.
You are good! :)))
Both, your flowers and pictures are beautiful!
I remember one summer especially.
In the evenings after gardening, me and my husband sat down in the garden. We listened to Norah Jones, drank some wine and talked.
A great summer!
I have bought some new bulbs this year.
Pink Daffodils.
So I look forward to spring already.... ;)))
Ida
Yay Ida!..thank you for sharing..so appreciated..i enjoyed that very much!And thankyou for your generous compliments,you are so awesome! Yay..pink daffodils..now that sounds super cool!
Wendy
Yay, great!..good for you. I am sure it is an inspiring article! Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your thoughts..much appreciated!
this is one of my favourite poems and a metaphor I try to live by http://nipitinthebud.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/reminders/
- be patient, don't force what's not ready, stand back and let nature take it's course, learn to love and let go and be thankful.
Kiki,
This is a thought provoking post and I love reaching back and trying to remember where my love of gardening and the obsession came from. Probably my dad was the most instrumental and encouraging. He is by far, the best garden mentor I ever had.
Thanks for introducing this topic.
Rosey
A very motivating post! Made me think about all the treasures I've come across, the best of nature in all its beauty... As I write this, images flash by and there's a lot of them. A post like this deserves another post as an answer, I think!!
My parents, especially my mom, taught me the love for gardening. 'Taught' in the sense that we always saw the passion in her and as a daughter it came naturally to me. Thank you Kiki for making me stop and think about all the inspirations where gardening is concerned.
nipitinthebud
Thankyou so very much for sharing that ..yay..and contributing to the post!Awesome!! Lovely words..very true! Much appreciated!
Kiki
Rosy Pollen
Wow, thankyou for sharing that!Wonderful to learn about others experiences are..bravo to your dad..he sounds awesome!! Lovely!Thanks so much for always offering a kind word and sharing your sparkle! Much appreciated!
Kiki
Kanak Hagjer
Yay! Thankyou..wow..I am so touched by your story and thoughts and experiences..wonderful! Thankyou for sharing!! What a wonderful thing to say..and I totally welcome any inspired' responses' to the post!Thankyou..truily appreciated!! Thanks for taking the time to share! You are awesome!
Kiki~
Gorgeous photos as usual Kiki, I'm so jealous ;D
De Lly Dilettante
Yay! Thankyou! You are so super! I am always in awe of Your beautiful photography..stellar!
It really has taught me to appreciate all the seasons for sure! It's been such a great place to spend time with my girls and for them to learn about nature. I wish more people saw all that can come from the garden instead of just thinking of it as work.
Beautiful pictures and post as always!
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress
Thankyou!...I so enjoyed what you shared about you and your daughters..lovely...I truly appreciate that! Yes I agree!!Wonderful of you to visit! Thankyou again!
Hi Kiki,
There is an award for you on my blog. I hope that you will accept it but I won't be offended if you don't. You may have already received it, but you have been so supportive and I wanted you to know that I really appreciate it.
Thanks for writing such a wonderfully thought-provoking post. Gardening has changed my outlook on so many things. It has taught me to be patient, to appreciate changes, to be persistent - if at first you don't succeed try again - there's always next year, it taught me how fragile life is and how resilient, to appreciate each season and all it has to offer... really I can go on and on. The garden relaxes me, it has brought me wonderful friendships, and it feeds my soul. My Mother-in-law inspired me garden. So every time I see a garden I think of her. Thanks again for such a great post! -Jackie
Ellie Mae's Cottage
Wow, thankyou Jackie for such a beautiful and touching response!Thankyou for sharing your wisdom..and maic!! Truly appreciated! I so enjoyed your response..thanks again!! Lovely and heartwarming!
Kiki~
Hi Kiki, I'm glad you noticed that I've gave you two awards. The Honest Scrap award and the Beautiful Blog Award. Totally up to you if you want to participate or not, I understand completely if you don't. Thanks again for all of the info & inspiration you've provided me since I found your blog.
This is a wonderful post, the first picture is stunning, you always have such magical lighting in the pictures you take. For me, gardening is grounding. I love digging in the ground, barehanded, and touching, seeing & smelling the flowers and plants. I think we've become somewhat disconnected from our planet, so it is good for the soul to become grounded and reconnect.
:) Rebecca
simply beautifully captured shot...lovely!
Rebecca@ In The Garden
Thankyou again Rebecca..you are truly generous to award me...wow...I am honored and very touched!Thankyou!
Now..wow..thankyou for sharing this awesome response..and what the garden means to you! Awesome!! You have said it very well..it is a true opportunity to reconnect with the earth! I love it..thankyou for sharing that garden-pearl of inspiring wisdom..yay!!
flyingstars
Hi flyingstars..love the name! Thankyou for dropping in...and for the wonderful compliment..truly appreciated! And nice to meet you!
azplantlady
Thankyou! You are truly a star..and so generous for awarding me..I am honored!and very touched you think of me that way!I too..greatly appreciate your support and spark and energy you always offer to the gardening community..you rock! have a magical day!
Kiki what would we do without our gardens? Each day I awake I can't wait for dawn to break for I am always in awe of something new to see... a new occurrence. Your photos are beautiful and so are your heartfelt words.
Di
Thanyou Di for a very lovely response..yes I totally agree..and resonate with your words..and that excitement we feel for the garden! Well said!! Thankyou for sharing your awesome thoughts and for your generous words!
Kiki~
Wonderful Kiki. Gardening causes me to slow down and feel at peace.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hocking Hills Gardener
Thankyou...and thankyou so much for sharing. well said..wonderful! Much appreciated! HappyTG and enjoy the holiday!
Gardening takes me where I need to be, Kiki, the 1st to touch me, my mother (so loved the freckles on her nose and big smile when she hugged me after a day in her garden ... I knew as a small child, this is something good). I honor the earth and those that have taught and shared gifts both in the garden & my life ... my garden is me, thankful sections honoring those who have touched my soul. And today, I am most thankful for knowing you and sharing the gift ... Happy Thanksgiving!
joey
Wow..wow..wow! What a beautiful heart-touching response..I so enjoyed you sharing your thoughts and heart! Thankyou! Your Wisdom is truly appreciated!Thanks for always bringing a sparkle! And Blessings of the Holiday to you..enjoy!
Kiki~
Hi Kiki...just wanted to tell you that my "Blue" post is up. Loved doing it and I'd be delighted if you add it to your list! You have surely awakened many of us with charm and spirit:-) Cheers...blog on!!
Kanak Hagjer
Yay! Wonderful ..I will gladly add it in!Thankyou for your very kind sweet words!
Kiki
Said perfectly Kiki! The garden is a reflection of life - so many lessons to be learned. Thank you for your wonderful post.
deborah Elliot
Thanks Deborah! And thank so much for sharing your wonderful thoughts on it..much appreciated! Beautiful!!
Kiki~
Great and inspiring post. The garden brings magic into my life, peace and patience. The list is long. But it's always nice to remember it.
Mary Delle
Thankyou for sharing your wisdom..always appreciated!
Wonderful words!
Kiki~
Thank you for your comment on my blog. It is wonderful , when you can find another soul on the same wave length, when it comes to beauty. Garden is the place, where I am completely happy, and forget all worries. Can not wait for spring!
Nata S
Thankyou so much for your lovely words..and for sharing! Wonderful! Thankyou for the visit!Me too..cant wait for the beauty of spring to arrive.
Kiki~
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