Feeling down? Get down & dirty in your garden!
I feel that gardening is the best therapy that we can enjoy, and I love gardening. It's all about the ambiance. The pictures I've posted here are of the garden that I created with my significant other. We converted his dog run into a wonderous, peaceful & happy space. The dog pen serves as a terrific way to keep the mountain animals away from the veggies... this would include deer, elk and javalina.
To ME, gardens should not only be functional, but have the appropriate amount of "zen" in them, too. This means color and lots of green. Herbs are essential, and are great companions in gardens. When planted strategically alongside veggies, they actually help the growth and production of your veggies.I also hang wind chimes to keep birds out. It's a wonderful place to empty your mind of your troubles, and get "grounded".
Entrance
Back looking to front.
The bricks are for water retention as this slopes downhill
Side View - color in the pots, along with herbs and lavendar
Another view of the garden from the other side. -
and yes, I placed all the stone and brick. It's therapy!!
And what a way for the Universe to say "Spring"????
These Iris just popped out yesterday!
Take time to enjoy today!