"But where our hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth. For all hobbits share a love of things that grow. And yes no doubt to others our ways seem quaint, but today of all days it has been brought home to me that it is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life." From J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Garden Mum
I have just one houseplant. I'd like to have more but have a lot to learn about keeping them alive inside the house. Starting with just one and keeping it healthy and alive seems like a reasonable goal.
Taking care of the plant today reminded me of my Yiayia Vassilike. She had one room in her home dedicated just to plants. It had tall windows and plenty of sun.
In the very very early morning --6am or so she would wake up and go into that room to water the plants. I remember her touching their leaves and complimenting them, telling each of them how beautiful they were. It was amazing to see how well her plants flourished.
Taking care of the plant today reminded me of my Yiayia Vassilike. She had one room in her home dedicated just to plants. It had tall windows and plenty of sun.
In the very very early morning --6am or so she would wake up and go into that room to water the plants. I remember her touching their leaves and complimenting them, telling each of them how beautiful they were. It was amazing to see how well her plants flourished.
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