Springtime

Oh, spring came to my garden
. . .

Springtime

Oh, spring came to my garden
And caught it unaware
Wearing just a few old leaves
And a dejected air.

But when spring left my garden,
Its work so deftly done,
Many, many Daffodils
Were dancing in the sun.
-Velma D. BATES.
www.backyardgardener.com


Almost four years ago when I moved into the house where I reside, the garden/yard was waist-high in weeds, the soil was hard as concrete and all I had for a garden "budget" was elbow grease and determination.

Although I was raised in the farmlands of North Dakota, I lacked any gardening and growing experience. As an apartment dweller for most of my adult life, container gardening and store-bought, ready-to-plant flowers was the extent of any dreams I had for a garden.

I've come a long way, Baby.

My plan for this new group is to:
1. Share ideas and dreams of having a beautiful garden
2. Help novice gardeners get started
3. Becoming water-wise
4. Making the right choices for plant selections
5. Combining hardscapes and water features in a garden
6. Creating focal points or 'attention getters'
7. And of course ~ saving (unless your garden includes the ever-popular money tree)