A Quiet Morning in My Phoenix Garden: Day 7 Reflections

Have you ever had an idea and at the same time known you had to try it? That’s what I had – a title, a concept, and an “I have to” all at once. Combined with “that sounds uncomfortable – all that sharing.” How unintentionally English of me.

I dove in for the first week and I hope you’ve enjoyed yourself. What I’ve gotten is becoming vested in my (future) garden and being much more consistent in my efforts. Phoenix has made it clear that it requires consistency.

Humphrey and I welcome you to join us for a morning coffee and stroll through the garden (you can’t expect space on the couch if he doesn’t leave me any).

We’ll probably pop in on Sundays. Please be warned that hanging out with us might mean one of these:

Or these:

Or even these:

That’s just Humphrey being Humphrey. Nothing personal.

Progress is slow but visible. The daylilies and roses are still alive, the ornamental grasses I planted over the winter are loving the heat, and little seedlings are popping their heads up.

While things roll on slowly here in Phoenix, there may be some asides of inspiration. Next week you can join us (pics only sadly) in Italy, France and Spain for a meeting between England and Phoenix – European ideas in a Mediterranean climate.

Until next time!

Once more unto the breach,
🌿 Ruby