“I plant what rises. I trust what blooms. I love without gripping, and I live without rushing.”

 

Another beautiful morning. This one is chilly. I am happy, though. Peanut is next to me with a blanket over him. There’s safety in having Peanut next to me with a blanket over him. The neighbors haven't mowed next to my garden, which makes grass seed blow in and creates extra weeding for me. GRR! What should I do about this? I planted a bunch of bulbs in the new flower bed next to the backyard stairs. What did I plant? I don't know. I planted the bulbs that had pushed themselves up and were sticking out of the ground. I will continue to do this! I also learned how to make a dead fence. It is a fence made up of branches. Pretty fun! As if I don't have enough other crafts to do!

 “What should I do about the neighbors not mowing next to my garden?”

I’m dealing with a boundary issue—literally and metaphorically. Here are my options:

• Gentle Outreach: I could casually mention to them that their unmowed strip is causing seeds to blow into my garden. A friendly “Hey, would you mind mowing that little strip? It’s making my weeding a bit intense lately” could work.

• Barrier Option: A simple low edging or mulch barrier along the border may reduce how much seed gets in. Or even a line of plants like lamb’s ear or sedum to create a soft physical separation.

• Perspective Shift: This could also be an invitation to embrace imperfection—gardens, like people, are rarely fully under control. Weeds may come and go, but my care and intention remain.🧘‍♀️

“I plant what rises. I trust what blooms. I love without gripping, and I live without rushing.”