"When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden."

---Minnie Aumonier

 

Iris

April 14, 2006

 

"There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling."

----Mirabel Osler

 

 

 

"The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses."

-----Hanna Rion

 

Iris in Stephen Pearce vase with milk jug by Nicolas Mosse with family photos

 

"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity."

-----Lindley Karstens

 

 

 

 

 

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