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I am indeed rich

June 12, 2017 By Carol Michel 9 Comments

When I saw the seed heads on this clematis my first thought was the garden fairies had learned how to turn plant material into gold.

And I was going to be rich, richer than I could ever have imagined.

Upon closer inspection, I realized the seed heads were not made of gold. But I still felt rich, richer than I could have ever imagined because I have my own garden with this lovely clematis in it.

Looking at those seed heads, I no longer saw the weeds, the plants on the patio waiting to be potted up, the vole trails snaking through the garden. I didn’t feel the breeze that was too hot for June or hear the unmistakeable, machine-like whining of a mosquito.

I forgot about the bags of mulch waiting patiently for me to lug them about the garden, the plants wilting in the hot mid-day sun, the peas ready to be harvested.

All I saw were those pretty golden sead heads.

All I felt was the happiness of having a garden and of being a gardener.

I am indeed rich, richer than I could ever have imagined.

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  1. growingagardenindavis says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:34 am

    Amen.

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  2. Lisa at Greenbow says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    That is for sure.

    Reply
  3. Covegirl says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Oh, yes!

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  4. KitKat says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Thanks for starting my day on such a positive note. Blessings.

    Reply
  5. www.ravenscourtgardens. com says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    We who are so fortunate to have gardens are indeed rich! Love the seed head picture…nature is so amazing!

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  6. Joanna says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Indeed we are!

    Reply
  7. Hetty says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:16 am

    The things you do for not weeding! Love the seedheads. Groetjes Hetty

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  8. Phillip Oliver says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    So pretty!!

    Reply
  9. Alana says

    June 14, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    So true!

    Reply

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