There is a house that has a little garden in the front yard. In the garden there is a sign that simply says “The Giving Garden”. Anyone who walks or drives by can help themselves to what they need or would like from it. The owner simply wants to share with the her community. We want to share her stories with you….
July 21, 2011
On Tuesday I went out at 6:30am to water the giving garden and some other areas in the yard. I wasn’t paying attention to the driveway. Lots of people use it as a “turn around”. I was concentrating on the plants and the effects of the weather, bugs, weeds, growth patterns and everything else in the garden. At some point I turned around to find a woman standing, ready to talk to me. Her silver Volkswagen was parked in my driveway.
” What did I do now?” was the first thought though my brain.
She introduced herself and told me how one day she happened to be walking down the street and came upon my garden. We talked and exchanged garden ideas. I shared any dill I had with her. I always encourage everyone to try my edible flowers. Of course, most people are skeptical. We talked a bit more, then she left and I went back to my work. She, like the rest of us, is learning how to grow and cultivate in this world as much as any garden.
The next day she came to my door and gave me this card. I’ll be looking forward to seeing her again. 🙂
I have a great many blooms on the lemon cucumbers, and I am very anxious to try them.
~ The Gardener
P.S.
The card simple said ” It was so nice to meet you. Thank you so much for the “fresh” and “dried” dill you gave to me from your “cute” sidewalk garden. May you have a great day and good week. ~L”