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58 Comments on Gardening promotes wisdom
Sally - It sounds like you had a wonderful day. We all need to get away...even from ActiveRain...to see all the extraordinary things that we miss on ordinary days. The cool thing about my day is that I spent a few hours with a buyer to work up a contract with DR Horton to build them a house. It's all good.
Russ - Tending to things usually can bring some pleasant results...as long as we don't try to control the outcome.
Kathy- One of the first things I did when I got back from my 2 week trip to Alaska yesterday was to go out and look at all my tomatoes, peppers, and flowers that I had planted this spring. I was thrilled to see the flowers all in bloom (many from seeds!), little peppers on the plants, and tomatoes ready to flower. Learned mylove of gardening from my grandfather, hope that he's enjoying my garden from above.
I spent the whole day putting in a garden. Its a good day today.
Linda - It is funny how something as personal as a garden can connect us to our heritage. This is only the beginning...you are going to enjoy all the things you planted. WOW, I am jealous of your trip to Alaska. Did you bring back pics to share?
Shane - I hope you have a bountiful crop to compensate you for the day's labor. You will enjoy sharing with those you care about.
I too remember many lessons learned in the garden. My family had gardens and farms. I just wish I had some type of a green thumb now. Planted some flowers and I don't think they are "taking". I should have realized, you have got to start with good soil.
Hi Kathi -- I genuinely enjoyed reading your post. It made me think: If I were looking for a REALTOR, I would choose you alone based on this post. :-)
Kathi - thanks for the encouragement. I have started taking more gardening time for myself this year, and the yard is coming along. My body and my mind benefit from gardening.
Hi Kathy, I used to have a huge garden in the city, there is nothing like spending time in the dirt, watching and watering -- sometimes I miss it. I loved the description of your grandfather and the salt shaker -- I have seen my father in law do that. Enjoy your garden and Congratulations on the feature!
Gardening is a wonderful way to rejuvenate the mind and spirit. And I think, once I get back in the swing of things, the body.
Being a copywriter means I sit at a desk all day, so the physical exercise of getting the ground ready and doing the planting has my muscles screaming at me after the last couple days of hard work. But... the vegetable seeds are all in the ground now. Next come the flowers.
And then, I don't need to worry about stopping the exercise once I have everything mulched... there is so much grass in the raspberry patch that it could take me all summer to clean it out. After all, I still need to sit at my desk most of the day.
I love crawling around in the dirt, getting as filthy as a little kid - but sure wish the black gnats would leave me alone. I'm pretty much covered in itchy welts tonight.
Ah well, dreams of home-grown tomatoes will sustain me!
Kathy,
I have always had a vegetable garden since my college days. I was going to put in my tomato plants today, but the weather report says possible frost tonight here in central New Hampshire.
As many who have responded have already said, it is about mind and spirit, and of course the end results are so tasty :)
Gardening teaches hard work and patience does pay off as working real estate. Great analogy and post. Thanks
I am so thankful to be among so many wonderful Rainers. From you I have learned these lessons.
From Scott, we are reminded that we need to put our efforts in "good soil" or good clients. Within Chris's compliment comes the knowledge that we all are able to show our true selves by blogging here and can attract those good clients.
Jackie and Mary testify to the benefits of digging in the dirt to renew our own selves. Marte helps us to recognize that the clean work at a desk can be balanced by the dirt and hard work. Steve talks about timing and the fact that we must wait for the perfect opportunity. Katiejo helps us to feel confident of the payoff that comes from work and patience.
It is all good and I thank you!
Gardening is very great. Its also a great stress reliever.
I find those that work with the soil (with their hands) to be more grounded in reality. Love being around those type of people.
Gardening is so relaxful and serene. I hope your tomatoes are growing...ummm I can just taste a fresh grown tomatoe..nothing like it.
there is something very nurturing about getting one's hands dirty in the dirt. I have trouble just keeping a plastic plant let alone one that needs more attention.
Great blog Kathy - I worked on my plants a good part of the day and feel great having had done that.
Kathy,
Are those Roma Tomatoes, I been gardening a lot this last year. I like eating organic veggies and picking fresh food. I am almost ready to start harvesting papayas. My mom taught me to love gardening, there is something endearing about getting close to the earth.
Steve
Hi,
I have a vegatible garden that I enjoyed also with tomatoes.
Grace Keng, Silicon Valley realtor northern California, www.gracekeng.com