The gardens smell earthy after the now frequent rain spells, as if the gardens are holding their breath before the last brilliant scene, a last fling before it all begins again. The New World Gardener I shall call myself a new naturalist and tell myself that it is ridiculous to feel bored. Diary of a Garden Lover Arrived last night after wedding at home at approx 7pm. All was well with the house.
Weather is disgusting.
Kees could only plant six Camellias from the dozens of plants we purchased in our plundering of the nurseries in the north of the state. I told you not to plant so close, Kees which will be ignored. I have always qualified the owner of a garden, be it large or small, a wilderness or a precisely laid out formal garden, as a gardener. I think, a little smugly, We have made our garden. 6 December 2000 Water in the Garden From this garden seat one can watch the life in and on the pond and admire the view across the Channel to South Briny Island.