| Hello everyone! Fall is definitely here as our gardens breathe a sigh of relief with cooler temperatures and the return of rain. Leaves are changing colors, the moss is turning beautiful shades of green, and the morning dew is rehydrating the plants.
We have another grand newsletter to share with you brimming with themes of fall and valuable information. So, find yourself a warm beverage and a cozy robe as you dive into this month’s articles. Wrap yourself with hope and connection as you enjoy what the team has pulled together to share with you. And dear rock garden enthusiasts, I hope you will join us for our program this month on rock and crevice gardening. It’s bound to be informative and inspiring!
Rock – this earthly substance has such timeless quality. All of the great historic structures that have survived for the millenniums have all been made of stone. Rocky outcrops can be found everywhere throughout my Orcas garden and I am sure many of you can relate. Rock exhibits character revealing grain and texture, and often covered in moss, ferns, and lichen. I especially enjoy their inviting little crevices that create habitat, supporting little animals and plants.
I haven’t always felt this appreciation. I used to be frustrated with my land. Comprised mostly of large areas of rock protruding from the ground, I often have little to no soil to work with, but now I am learning to accept it and view it as a puzzle to be solved. I had a talk with myself one day as I wandered through my garden paths, feeling quite overwhelmed at all the work set before me. “Try to resist the urge to manage and control your garden, and self, I hope you are listening. Instead, take advantage of the natural hardscape gifted to you. Strive to form a symbiotic relationship with your garden where you give as much as you take.” |
