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Making a garden for myself seems to be a function now of my autonomic nervous system, like breathing and a beating heart. It is a big comfort to know that wherever I go, I’m fairly sure I can make a little garden, at least while strength holds out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All that time spent thinking of, reading about, and making gardens? I’m feeling gratitude for that lived experience that enables me to make a garden that traps light, catches wind, color and contrast, even if the only other appreciative visitors are birds and insects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I may not be able to draw raindrops captured by seedheads or beading up on smooth leaves, but I can plant that — and know how and what to plant, thanks to all the generous garden writing I’ve read, the welcoming gardens I’ve visited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I know what will glisten every morning after an overnight rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fact that the most exuberant, knowledgeable gardens have to be sought out, and are not to be found around every corner, instead of finding that depressing, I see it now as proof of the value and rarity of this specific knowledge base and skillset. Gardeners know how to make something out of soil, water and light that acts as an enticingly sexy advertisement for the natural world. Gardens defiantly say look closer<\/em> and take care<\/em>. In the face of rampant cruelty and stupidity, it may not be enough but it’s not nothing either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am beyond grateful for the years spent learning how to make a garden. I can bake bread, I can make a garden — what else could you want or need? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To all the garden makers, salut! Indulge yourself with gratitude for all you’ve studied and accomplished. To all those who share what they know, plants or otherwise, thank you, I’ve learned loads. Have a wonderful holiday! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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