We spent 2 days planting! I must admit, I do NOT have a green thumb and growing up, I always thought flowers were beautiful, but I did not like digging around in the dirt (you know...their are bugs, rolly polly's, worms, spiders, ants....etc. in the dirt!!) ....BUT what was so amazing about this trip ....I realized gardening is not that hard.
I think part of the reason I was a bit reluctant to plant on my own is the perfectionist, type A personality in me. I want it to look perfect and I don't want to make any mistakes....so, I think my brain says ...well both of those things won't work out for you so don't do it at all. Grandma's almost 'nonchalant' demeanor about planting made me realize it's JUST DIRT, its a seed, it's a root...and it's water...and if something dies...it's really OK because you can just dig it up and replant something else. It's really not the end of the world.
She explained how when she bought her home she would plant something and then decide 2 weeks later she wanted it someplace else...so she'd just dig it up and move it. WOW....for some reason I was shocked. Another great example of the concept: impermanence which often comes up in yoga ~ nothing is permanent, things are ever changing, and we are ever changing...we can move things and transform things to be what we want.
I am super grateful to have the flowers from my grandparents yard...some even from her mom's yard. Heirloom Flowers! Just amazing!
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| Butterfly seen on one of our walks in a Butterfly Bush! Truly amazing to see the butterfly fluttering around. |
Her visit was also full of lovely walks and lots of vegan food cooked by hubby of course. It was my Grandma's first time eating Vegan...and she LOVED it. It was so much fun introducing her to our new home and lifestyle...and at the same time learning so much about my grandma. Gardening is an amazing opportunity to bond, talk, laugh and also be still and quiet -- sometimes that's where the most bonding happens.
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| Oooh...and I fell in love with the Ginko Tree & Italian Eggplant dish bought from our Farmer's Market visit |
That's the best way to get your green thumb--from your grandmother! That's where I got mine as well. :) Fab pics! T.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice post of Grandma B's visit! She'll love to see it, I'm sure. & that's a really great picture of the two of you standing by the newly planted clematis vine & trellis. However, I must say, I'm only THIS MUCH jealous....All those years while growing up at 39, and then living on your own at 40 Mason....I tried to get you to help me with the gardening....AND NOW, all in one or two days, Grandma B has managed to pass her green thumb on to you! Where did I go wrong??!! Love, Mom :-)
ReplyDeletedon't be too jealous mom. :) You have had many teaching moments too...and more to come this weekend on your upcoming visit. (Painting and caulking) :)
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