I’m not a gardener but, oh! How a garden refreshes me, revives me, fills me with wonder of our Creator. I recently had the privilege of touring some gardens in our area that are simply magnificent.
There was so much beauty I could hardly take it all in. Today, let me treat you to a peek at some of the details that go into a truly gorgeous garden, some of the things that stunned me with their beauty.
My pictures don’t adequately reveal the grandeur of these gardens, but you can get a taste.
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” May Sarton
“When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.”
Minnie Aumonier
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” —Alfred Austin
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.”
—Rudyard Kipling
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” —Claude Monet
“I like gardening—it’s a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself.”
—Alice Sebold
I hope you were inspired by these lovely gardens. I was. In fact, I even bought a couple of plants and am keeping my fingers crossed I can help them thrive.
Do you like to dig in the dirt and try new plants or would you rather enjoy someone else’s work? Share your gardening experience in the comments.
Connie Smith
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.
Tracey Buchanan
My pleasure! 🌸
Maury
Tracey thanks for the beautiful gardens…
Tracey Buchanan
You’re going to have your own beautiful garden!🌸
Brenda McElroy
I could tour these gardens all over again. So beautiful! So peaceful! So inspiring! The glory of our great creator on display!
Tracey Buchanan
Me too! My pictures don’t do it justice! So gorgeous and uplifting!!
Donna
gardening & yard work is the best therapy for me and to view others is so nice
Tracey Buchanan
It was a day of beauty!
Julie Kleet
What a beautiful day it was! Thanks to these gardeners for sharing their piece of God’s handiwork with friends.
Tracey Buchanan
Yes! They do this so well! Outstanding!
Leslie Watkins
I can never get enough of beautiful gardens. I couldn’t it make it this year to the garden club tour…but, had friends share the beauty so I could share from their eyes with others.
Tracey Buchanan
It was spectacular this year! But, it is special every time. Hopefully you can go next time! 🌸
Nancy
I remember the little garden space Gabby had between her driveway and her kitchen window and how she enjoyed the blooming flowers💕
Tracey Buchanan
She loved her yard! That was a sweet little patio area. 🌸