Why a gardener?
This ambition comes from just
enjoying being outside. I don't know if that's enough of a reason.
Why I would be good at this job.
I like to be outside in all weather. I am creative and practical, so a garden design would
be functional and pretty. I don’t mind lugging things around in a wheelbarrow. I am very patient.
I like the fresh air. I like the smell of cut grass and wet mud. I like visiting gardens, the herb gardens, the vegetable gardens, the rose gardens and ornamental gardens. I also like bird spotting and being in nature.
Why I wouldn't be good at
this job.
When I say all weather I mean sunshine! I don't own a wheelbarrow. I have bad knees, so kneeling for long periods would be a
problem. I might be prone to just having a quick five minutes to rest a tree with a good book. Don't judge me but I have a fear of butterflies!
I don’t know much about the roles and responsibilities of a
gardener, so if you garden or you have worked as a gardener, please enlighten
me buy telling me the one thing you don't like about gardening.
If you would like to see some photo's that I took of the garden at Torre Abbey in Devon, UK then please click here it also has a really interesting history about the family that used to live there.
I love getting my hands dirty and planting in my yard. I'm a nut for roses especially.
ReplyDeleteThere is something very fulfilling about gardening. If I could change one thing about it, it would be that insects/wild animals love to get into (destroy) it.
ReplyDeleteNew follower here. I’m enjoying reading my fellow “A to Z”ers. I look forward to visiting again.
Sylvia
http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/
I've yet to keep a plant alive, but maybe I should try again. My mom's maiden name is Gardner, but our family... we don't garden. Though my parents do have a plant that they've had for years. It looks really sad and wilts when it needs water. Nice plant. :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie: Roses are lovely, my mother grows them in her garden, but due to the erratic weather this year they have spent longer than average in bloom.
ReplyDeleteSylvia: Yes, the insects...snails and slugs, yuck! Thank you for stopping by.
Krista: Haha, its trying to communicate with you. We had a cheese plant that grew so tall it nearly reached the ceiling , my mother said that when it reaches the ceiling she will have to get rid of it...it started bending over! lol
Wonderful post, I love the garden. just to see the wildlife and of course the flowers coming into bloom makes life worth living.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Wonderful post, I love the garden. just to see the wildlife and of course the flowers coming into bloom makes life worth living.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I'm not a gardener. I've tried to be from time to time but between biting bugs and poison ivy, I find I'd rather just take a walk.
ReplyDeleteWell my amateur gardening efforts have yet to be too successful, so I'm not in much of a position to offer advice. :)
ReplyDeletei love gardens but not the gardening--although i wish i did
ReplyDeleteI love gardens, and I wish I had that 'gifted' touch to make things bloom. I do try though. :)
ReplyDeleteGardens = outside = bugs, dirt, other people, did I mention bugs?...naw, I'll stay cooped up in the house thanks!
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ReplyDeleteJaye: biting bugs and poison ivy?! where is your garden? I think they might make me more reluctant.
Lynn: I am dubious as to whether I would have enough patience to wait for everything to grow.
Cecilia: I'm a bit hit and miss in the garden, it involves a lot of crossed fingers.
Keebles: Ok..ok..stay inside, but house plants??
Thanks for stopping by!
Pulling weeds and slugs are my least favorite thing about gardening. I'm much more o f a buy-plants-and-stick-'em-in-the-ground gardener.
ReplyDeleteI lack a green thumb. I've been watching my garden suffer under the hot sun. I thought I was helping, but someone told me I was watering too much.
ReplyDeleteIf only weeds put out good tasting fruit.
Von L
The Growing Writer
Dee Dee: That's still gardening in my book! :)
ReplyDeleteVon L Cid: If only, but wet-your-beds are great when they turn into wishing clocks! I should know their real name..hmmm..anyone?
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