Life is . . . .elusive

As I was out watering my garden plants this morning, I realized that despite my best efforts, they’re not stagnant.  There’s an ebb and flow.  At moments, they look spectacular, and once I’ve planted some containers, I expect them to stay that way until the fall.  That never happens.  They go through ups and downs, although I water and fertilize them, loosen the soil, pick off the dead blossoms, and do pretty much everything I can to make them look their best.  Occasionally, one or two plants will need to be replaced, and that changes the whole complexion of the container.  Sometimes I like it better, sometimes not quite so much.  My garden is constantly . . . elusive. Continue reading “Life is . . . .elusive”