In dancing with mother nature, it's the dance that matters

 

   
    One of the joys of gardening for me is that you are never done;
 Unlike landscaping, which will be finished when the last plant or sprinkler is installed, a garden is a an ever changing evolution of a space or environment, and a participatory sport.  
   When I was a boy, building a club house was a fun time.  Using whatever you could get your hands on, straightening nails, gleaning boards, designing, building,etc......but upon completion, a fleeting sense of satisfaction, and then the fun was gone, because sitting in the finished product was boring!
    So I enjoy that a garden is ever changing, always surprising, and never "done".  Landscaping is easy by comparison ( I do this , as well ).  Gardening is more multidimensional and would look a mess on paper, having infinite overlays and instructions.  Most would be intimidated by, and shy away from such a complex proposal!
     Now, that stated, one of the infuriating things about gardening is that you are collaborating with an unseen and very temperamental partner. One who can  get " in a mood" and trash the place in any number of ways, and if you find yourself being inflexible, you'll throw in your trowel.  She's either early or late, rarely on time, and often makes a scene upon arrival and or departure.  Her kiss can be warm and sweet and her slap so cold and stinging.
    My place has been cleaned and trashed a few times already since January and I am feeling a little burnt, so I had to sit and remind myself: it is the process not the product that matters.  
       Depending on you, her, and me, the best viewing for our garden will be from mid April thru the end of  May, (meaning, the most flowers blooming at any one time.)  but as always, there are different things blooming all the year round!!  You are welcome anytime of year; just call ahead.     P.S. I will be sharing pics here if you are not able to make it up.       D Ü