The sign read simply, “if you want to be happy all of your life, plant a garden.”
It is a beautiful faded denim blue and hangs just under the peak of her garden shed. It caught my eye, and made me regret not bringing my camera.
And then my attention was taken by the lush growth of the flowering shrubs just begging to burst into bloom. The 20 foot plus Katsura tree we had transplanted from a pot in my garden, to her garden wove it’s branches in the breeze, as if waving to us. Among it’s friends were the curly willow, and the Korean Spruce I had asked her to foster forever. All have grown larger, and look so healthy.
My friends garden is such a happy place, where bulbs bloom, and the birds scatter seed throughout the tree branches. I love it.
And I know that true happiness is yours when you plant a garden. She has proven it.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Thank you so much for your lovely words on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI´m so glad, I found yours!
Have a wonderful sunday,
Yvonne
You are right, having a garden is wonderful (although a bit too much work sometimes:)).
ReplyDeleteYou went out without your camera? Tsk. Oh well your words always paint a very pretty picture. Makes us feel like we are there.
ReplyDeleteSo true! So true! And your words bring light to that truth. Thanks Jen!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely sentiment,, and so very true,
ReplyDeleteThat is so true. God gave us plants, trees, shrubs, etc. to enjoy. Thanks for the info you sent. I appreciate it but it's quite pricey. Have a great week! Pamela
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a wonderful visit!
ReplyDeleteJen, gardening is a deep joy in my life. Beautiful share.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
5 day GIVEAWAY, pop over
Jen, I just don't know what we'd do without our gardens. Be they large or small or one small pot, they bring us such joy!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Beautiful Sentiment......and True!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog, but I love your photography!
ReplyDeleteGreat job..
Shug
Jen I love what the sign says. It is so true. Your friends garden sounds like a lovely place. When are you moving ?
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I spent the day out in my garden, trimming, weeding and harvesting lettuce and radishes for dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
Love this saying and the description of her garden. What a privilege you have to be able to visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for uplifting and sharing.
what a perfect quote.
ReplyDeletelove it.
Jen, I have to say, I love your word verification free movement! There are many other ways to keep the spammers away! Great quote! gail
ReplyDeleteLove that refreshing dewy photo! It's heavenly...
ReplyDeleteI don't have a 'garden' any more but I love looking out at the pretty lawn and golf course. I like to look out at sunset and enjoy the evening! ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat is life without some sort of planting?
ReplyDeleteJen, I LOVE your quote! Gardening truly brings joy to my life. Today I spent 30 minutes potting my containers that grace my front door. Now I'll have months of enjoyment because just looking at them puts a smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteAh, so true! For us northern gardeners it's a little frustrating because we can only garden part of the year. But those months are truly heavenly. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, I saw your post on Lavender Dreams and I just had to stop by and see your blog. It is beautiful. I love sunflowers, they are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
Warm Wishes, CindyLew
Whenever you follow your true passion, happiness will follow.
ReplyDeleteWise, wise words! I have been contemplating this very phenomenon as of late. And it is so true.
ReplyDeleteCindy Garber Iverson