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A Morning In A Garden: #Musing

by Susan P. Cooper · on May 17, 2012 · 58  

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.comOver the past week-end, I was by myself still working on getting over a very bad flu.  For the first time, in a good while I was able to spend time in my garden.  For more reasons than I care to innumerate, I have not been looking after my garden.  I love my garden.  It is my oasis when I’m having a bad day; when life seems to be pushing me where I don’t want to go.  It is a haven when I need it most.  So let me walk you through my morning in pictures.  It was a beautiful day, and I had just booted up my computer.  My cat was sitting on my lap and had a look that said “Mom, are we going outside soon?”.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.comI decided to treat myself to a really nice breakfast so off to the kitchen I went to make something I would enjoy.  Because it was a such a delightful morning, what better place to have my breakfast then out on my patio.

It was a glorious day so I took my breakfast tray, camera and my cat outside.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.comMy cat, Samuel, was in his glory and having a great time.  He loves it on the patio.

When breakfast was finished, I had a great FaceTime chat with my husband.  I then picked up my camera and started shooting my garden.  I decided to start at the side gate and take pictures as I walked through my garden.

A Morning In A Garden

Now I am going to let the pictures tell the story.

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We have a very large back yard that is comprised of three areas.  The first area is what I refer to as the play yard.  This is where we play croquet or anything that sounds like fun or comes to mind.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

In this side yard is where most of my roses reside.

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A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

Then there is the pond.  It adds some very soothing bubbling sounds while we read or just watch the world go by.

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I can’t forget to show you some of my other flowers.  Calla Lilies and Shasta Daisies love my yard, and I am so happy they do.

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A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

I do so love to check out my garden in the morning.  Now let’s go to the patio area.

This is where I spend most of my time.  When the weather is good, as it is from May on to October, I will bring my MacBook Pro and iPad out to work on my projects from here.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

Did I also tell you that I have a ceramic mushroo fetish?  If you look closely, you will see them everywhere throughout the yard.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

Of course, I can’t forget to show you some of the plants and flowers that are around the patio.  Yep, there are some more ceramic mushrooms.

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A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

I love this bench and view it gives me when I’m setting there on a sunny, breezy day.

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Now let’s go to the other side yard.  I call this the barn area.  I know.  Where does it end?

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

I know.  More flowers.  Did I tell you how much I love flowers?

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

I really enjoy my window boxes.  My barn window boxes are looking particularly pretty this spring.  Do you think so too?

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I love my barns.  They are where I keep all my garden supplies and tools.  The larger barn was meant for a studio.  One day soon I will be setting it up as a place to create.

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There is nothing more wonderful than the smell of Jasmine as we are about to leave my garden.

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We are very close to the end of my garden.  Has it been fun so far?  What do you think?

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We are now outside of the gate.  As I look ahead I see my neighbor and friend waving from his garden.

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As I close the gate I hope you will come back soon and that you enjoyed the tour of my garden.

A Morning In A Garden, findingourwaynow.com

Always the story teller and a teacher of lessons, gardens are much like people; if neglected, they will wane and die. They thrive when they are given positive and consistent attention. My garden is now a happier place because I have spent time in the places that were most needed. Aside from my garden, the ones who benefit the most are myself and my family.

Do you have a special place, sanctuary or haven that gives you a sense of peace and a feeling that all is right with the world?  I can’t wait to hear your answers.

Life’s journey continues…

If you enjoyed “A Morning In A Garden,” check out To Make A Difference, Was That Really Today? and Tale Of Three Farmers. 

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