694. I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.
~Ruth Stout 

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I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become,
I will always plant a large garden in the spring.
Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy
that one gets from participating in nature’s rebirth?
~Edward Giobbi

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If your purse no longer bulges
and you’ve lost your golden treasure,
If times you think you’re lonely
and have hungry grown for pleasure,
Don’t sit by your hearth and grumble,
don’t let mind and spirit harden.
If it’s thrills of joy you wish for
get to work and plant a garden!



If it’s drama that you sigh for,
plant a garden and you’ll get it.
You will know the thrill of battle
fighting foes that will beset it.
If you long for entertainment and
for pageantry most glowing,
Plant a garden and this summer spend
your time with green things growing.
~Edgar Guest

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. ~Job 8:21   ✝

The photo is of my cherry tree in bloom against the backdrop of my neighbor’s blossoming redbud tree. It’s such as this that weds my heart forever to a garden and my soul evermore to the Creator of all that is.

28 thoughts on “694. I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.
~Ruth Stout ”

    • Thanks, Lorrie. My knee is getting better and I finish up rehap on Friday. I’ve been doing a few things in my garden, but it will be a while before I can go at it again full speed ahead. Hope all is well with you!
      Love, N 🙂 ❤

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  11. Natalie, I agree with the message in this lovely post. A garden is one of the best treasures to love and enjoy. Even pulling weeds for the compost pile is a pleasure when it’s your own special place.

    Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy ❀

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