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Every Day in May

5/3/2016

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          5/3/16 The start of a dreary, drizzly week with weeding and bed preparation to do; found the
          False Dragonhead, Solomon Seal, and Coreopsis that I added to the peony garden last year.
         The aster is still hidden among the weeds.

 
Writing every day in March for SOL provided a structure and discipline that I came to rely on. In April, I decided to carry on that structure by reading and recording a poem and a few notes about it each day. Then all of a sudden it was May, and I needed something else.
 
A few years ago I started a garden journal where I could record plants I added, bloom times, sketches, activities of the birds, etc. As I looked through the journal to begin my garden planning this spring, the light bulb went off. For May, I could record something every day about what I noticed, accomplished, or wondered about related to the garden. Above you will see my entry for today. There is always so much to do and notice in the garden I may have to keep it up all summer!
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Diane Dougherty link
5/3/2016 05:40:09 am

Lovely idea, Rose. I look forward to hearing more about your garden. We have so much shade that I tire of so-called shade plants that don't take. Except for hostas, my "garden" is mainly hanging baskets placed in the few areas where sun peeks through.

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Karen Szymusiak link
5/3/2016 06:48:13 am

What a wonderful idea! I have learned to enjoy my garden since I retired. This would be a great way for me to hang onto what I notice each day. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to hearing more.

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Tara link
5/3/2016 07:08:46 am

A garden journal...what a great idea!

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elsie
5/3/2016 07:19:22 am

This will certainly heighten your noticings of happening in the garden, but it will be a gift for next year as you compare the plants.

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Mary Ann Reilly link
5/3/2016 07:21:48 am

Noticing what is hidden interests me. Love the idea of a gardening journal.

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Barbara Suter link
5/3/2016 07:35:30 am

Gardening is one of my passions, and both my "kids" (now 32 and 34) inherited the bug. I've always loved the idea of keeping a garden journal but am not disciplined enough to keep at it daily. It sounds very meditative and zen. Good for you for finding the solution for May!

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arjeha link
5/3/2016 07:51:07 am

Rose, what a great way to continue a month of writing. Gardens and tending them can lead to many interesting things to see and write about.

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Clare link
5/3/2016 01:17:01 pm

Rose - I love how purpose is so clear in this entry. When we know our purpose the writing becomes joyful and something we look forward to . I look forward to hearing about your garden.

Clare

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Carol Varsalona link
5/3/2016 02:33:44 pm

Rose, it is wonderful that you are starting a garden journal. I am wondering if you would like to add a photo with a poetic thought from your journal for my upcoming Spring's Seeds Gallery (http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/05/spring-gallery-invitation.html).

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Shelly
5/3/2016 03:14:31 pm

I love the idea of a garden journal! I look forward to reading all about your garden! :-)

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songpa link
10/24/2022 05:50:24 am

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