Well there is no doubt I am passionate about gardening. When my house is in shambles because I literally haven't cleaned it in 4 weeks - ugh........yet, my gardens look pristine..........well, almost...I should say:) That's when I know I've become a gardening addict.
Just one more lovely flower.....it would look so beautiful next to that other perfect flower I bought the other day. And, oh my........did you see that rhododendron they were selling at Home Depot - you never see that variety there! It's so uncommon.......well, OK, it's a bit uncommon, oh maybe not so. But, wasn't it spectacular with those large trusses of pure pink blooms. Scintillation....ah....it's outstanding! It didn't look so bad either for a HD Rhodie....until of course I took it out of the container. That was a surprise -- roots tangled in a complex web that couldn't be fixed! But, see......it's doubled in size in 3 weeks. I think I did OK..........it wasn't such a bad decision after all buying an important structural planting from a "chain store".
You must be wondering with all of my time gardening, shouldn't I clean my kitchen more often, or vacum my house. After all, I do have young children living with me.
Oh if only I had the energy. It's so hard to clean... it takes so much time. I know spending 5-6 hours a day in a garden seems like a lot......but, time just flies......... I am beginning to think I have a problem. I think I'm an addict. Actually, I know it. I am a gardening addict. It's a difficult thing but I am coming to terms with it and I think I will be ok.....
About Me
- Sarah
- Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States
- A designer by nature, good taste, color conscious, strategic and easily see the big picture, not so organized (unless I must), analytic,.. a techie who is extremely visual.
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6 comments:
Hello, I found you on Blotanical and came over to read awhile. I find we have several things in common. I, too, am interested in architecture, historical preservation, and a soft yellow is my favorite color.
I hate cleaning my house, because I begrudge the time spent doing it when I would much rather be reading, in the garden or blogging!
Your house is absolutely beautiful!
I hope your rose does well for you. I know it will be a challenge in that climate. Many of the roses I would have liked to grow are just out of my reach zone-wise.
I have enjoyed my visit. You have a lovely blog.
Housework? Whats that? Oh, you mean that building that I shower and sleep in after being out in the garden all day? Oh, that needs to be cleaned? Well, you know, I really would, but I see a rose that needs trimming, an herb bed that needs weeding, some leaves that need raked...
Hi Barbee,
We sound like we have much in common! Thank you for visiting my site...I am just starting it so there is of course more to come..
Hi Lisa in CA..
I know -- don't you just hate housework..
welcome to the plant addicts club! I love your house its beautiful!!!
ah thank you.....i've taken a few weeks off from gardening...but, will be getting back into the game soon...
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