You've heard of the book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
Almost 82 years later, it's sequel is coming out, A Weed Grows in Kettering.
A lone butterweed stood watch over its patch of dirt. I almost felt bad for digging it up -its yellow daisy-like flowers are so cheery and pretty. My plan for this space is inspired by the cosmos garden that lines the exit lane at my friend's farmers market. Cosmos flowers are named for the Greek word "kosmos" meaning "order" or "harmony" and they generally symbolize balance, peace, and love. The perfect symmetry of their petals reflects the order and harmony of the universe. Anything that brings order and harmony is always welcome and the hope is that these flowers will bring a smile to passers-by, too.
“As one grows older one should grow more expert at finding beauty in unexpected places, in deserts and even in towns, in ordinary human faces and among wild weeds.”
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There are no weeds, just misplaced plants and flowers. And a reminder, to bloom where you are planted.
ReplyDeleteMisplaced plants and flowers...that is a lovely description of a weed. I don't mind a weed here and there but some people have a mindset that they don't belong in a nicely manicured suburban lawn.
DeleteI don't think we would call that a weed here in the desert. Anything that grows and blooms is acceptable asset.
ReplyDeleteI think a patch of cosomos will look great in that spot.
I love the desert train of thought.
DeleteWe just had our property sprayed for weeds. I know, it's bad, but the weeds would just get the best of us otherwise.
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to balance lawn v. weeds, especially if a neighborhood or HOA has guidelines for a lawn's appearance.
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