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| Cornwall Park Rose Garden |
In returning from the coffee shop today, I asked John to drop me off in front of the Cornwall Rose Garden, so I could see how the plants are coming along, after we experienced the coldest April on record for this are. Everything has slowed way down, and as hard as I looked I could see no signs of any buds to be found anywhere. But hopefully it won't be long now, as the sun's rays reach out to kiss these branches and encourage them to give us some rosebuds.
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| Top, October 2021; bottom, May 2022 |
I also noticed that my favorite maple tree in the park has regrown all its leaves, which I admired as they changed from green to red, a little at a time, and then fell to earth to nourish the surrounding soil. Although the change appears gradual, when observed on a daily basis, the seasons continue their cycle of birth, growth, and decay. As does the entire universe, whether I'm paying attention or not: change is constant and inevitable. Even in the farthest reaches, where the light we see from the stars is millions of years old, I marvel at the technology that allows us to study distant galaxies and ponder the nature of life and existence.
Yes, I still have not left behind the fascination that has caused me to learn more about quantum mechanics and to discover how much is still waiting to be understood. It's a very fertile time to be alive! Just as spring is followed by summer, discoveries wait to be uncovered, and I hope I'll still have a functioning brain when the next new thing comes about. Ya know?
When you think about the complexity of our natural world — plants using quantum mechanics for photosynthesis, for example — a smartphone begins to look like a pretty dumb object. —Jeff Vandermeer
In the meantime, I'm going to get my hands and knees dirty, with a smile on my face and look to enjoy some of our infrequent sunshine.
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Jeff Vandermeer was completely right. Thank you. And happy gardening.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute as long as you can!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fertile time to be alive. Have a fun and fruitful time playing in the dirt.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a deep thinker! Here's to dirt under our fingernails!
ReplyDeleteVery well said.
ReplyDeleteChanges in the seasons keeps us interested. Changes give us variety.
ReplyDeleteI did sit in the sunshine at my patio table for a while this afternoon. I also spent a lot of time on the computer and sending texts. I'll explain in my post tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will be doing some gardening! :)
ReplyDeleteIn no time at all those rose bushes will be full of colour.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, the house was hot enough last night to turn on the fans. It’s been a quick change. It’s so early, that it may revert again.
ReplyDeleteNothing like getting our hands and knees dirty to make us happy and appreciate nature.
ReplyDeletePretty soon, it will be full blown summer! Enjoy gardening.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your gardening, DJan. I'm anxious to start planting in my new veg trog. Since it's already a bit late, I will ask at the gardening center or Farm store what would be best to start in the next few weeks...
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for flowers this year! Enjoy your gardening! :)
ReplyDeleteWhile you play in the dirt, make a couple of mud pies for me, will'ya? Blogger and my feed are not cooperating lately. So, I made a point to stop by and see your posts from your comment link.
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