Medicinal Gardening

This is me.

This is me.

I’m not too good at sharing personal insight into my life, so here goes.  Almost 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, an invisible chronic pain condition.   I like to tell myself it’s not a big deal, and anything I put my mind to I can accomplish with or without this condition.  For the most part that statement is true.  I thought a lot about why I wanted to share this about me, what it has to do with gardening, and what I hope that this post accomplishes. Continue reading

A quick visit

Butterfly visitor

Butterfly visitor

Had a beautiful little visitor the other day.  This butterfly’s wings were a little tattered, but she seemed very happy on the zinnias.  I always wonder where they have travelled from to happen upon my flowers.  If only they could chat tales of their adventures while they stop by for a snack, right?!

Butterfly visitor

Butterfly visitor

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