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July 11, 2015 by Angela

Garden Meditations

I haven’t written about my humble garden on the blog yet, but tending to my small plots of flowers is something I love to do in the Spring and early Summer. The garden is a seasonal decluttering project that I’ve recently done.

I’m always surprised by the reflective thoughts I have while gardening. I’ve had a 4’ x 4’ square vegetable garden in the past which I enjoyed and I hope to revive next summer. However, this summer I’m staying focused on getting the inside of our house in order.

Garden-Meditations

Mom in the Garden

One of the vivid memories I have of my mom is seeing her in the garden – squatting and weeding, standing and watering, harvesting and cooking – I think that was her peaceful place. She grew beautiful vegetables and flowers which we enjoyed through the season. I remember one year she actually grew garlic and she was so proud. Growing garlic in a Korean family is a prudent move because we Koreans cook with a LOT of garlic.

Perennials are Amazing

I also find the garden a meditative place, but I was not blessed with a green thumb.  I’m sure I can grow in that area, but it’s not something that comes naturally to me. I’m very low maintenance and I like my vegetables and flowers to be that way too.

In light of that fact, I only plant perennials. Perennials are astounding to me. Generous local gardeners who are thinning their gardens have given me all of the perennials in my flower beds. It always amazes me to see the cycle of blooming in the Spring, going dormant during the Fall and Winter, and blooming again. It’s a reminder every year of hope, beauty, and rebirth.

I’m so thrilled to be guest posting at Winstead Wandering today. I’m sharing 3 lessons I’ve learned from the act of weeding. Weeding you say? Yes! Weeding…Click here to find out what they are!

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Wife. Mom to three boys. Writer. Reader. Aspiring Minimalist. Lover of chocolate and fitness. She loves blogging about the ways she is finding success in simplifying life one step at a time. Her mantra is "Progress, not Perfection."

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  1. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

    July 24, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    As someone who lacks a green thumb I appreciate how you found the beautiful flowering plant that is easy to grow. I also love the metaphors you shared on Winstead Wandering’s!

    • Angela says

      July 24, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Betsy. What you lack in gardening you make up for in creating wonderful desserts!

  2. Katerina says

    July 24, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Growing and taking care of plants is a very exhilarating activity and so therapeutic!

    • Angela says

      July 24, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      I am finding that to be true Katerina. Seeing something revive year after year is a small miracle and delight!

  3. Megan @ Involuntary Adulthood says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    So lovely. Gardening is definitely meditative.

    • Angela says

      July 24, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Megan! I do find it so restorative.

  4. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

    July 24, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I love gardening too, It is indeed a wonderful time to relax and reflect.

    • Angela says

      July 25, 2015 at 12:25 am

      Yes it is Joy!

  5. Nicky says

    July 24, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Neglect does wonders for my garden. It seems the more attention I give it, the worse it becomes. My daughter took over our vegetable garden this year and she’s done really well at it. It’s great to get out and dig in the dirt. It is quite peaceful.

    • Angela says

      July 25, 2015 at 12:26 am

      My flower garden does really well with neglect too – except the persistent weeds!

  6. Diane says

    July 24, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    We enjoy gardening. My husband grows the vegetables and I do the flowers. We do love harvesting and eating the glorious veg. But I am not keeping up too well with the weeds. Love your post! Thanks

    • Angela says

      July 25, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Thanks Diane! I love the partnership you and your husband have with the gardening division of labor!

  7. Marjie@homeagainjiggetyjig.com/wp says

    July 25, 2015 at 3:21 am

    Weeding is NOT my favorite thing to do, but I do love your spiritual takes on the mundane parts of gardening! We all could do some “weeding!”

    • Angela says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks Marjie! I hate it too, but am always grateful for the reminders that weeding brings.

  8. Michelle @SimplifyLiveLove says

    July 25, 2015 at 9:54 am

    What beautiful irises! Glad you find peace in your garden. I do too.

    • Angela says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks Michelle. I’m hoping to start my vegetable garden again next year, so I will be asking advice then!

  9. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    July 27, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I love gardening too but I am the absolute worst at it. We just planted a ton of perennials and they’re doing better than I thought but we’ll see how it works out next year 🙂

    • Angela says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Jessy, I’m sure they will come back strong and beautiful! They are amazing!

  10. Sandra says

    July 27, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I don’t have the green thumb luck or skills either, but I’m trying to change that with some practice with herbs! I love sitting in our courtyard surrounded by outdoor beauty. Vey relaxing 🙂

    • Angela says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Fresh herbs are amazing – and your courtyard sounds delightful!

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