When we moved to our current home we knew we wanted to create the tiny canvas canopy oasis garden of our last home on a much bigger scale.  It’s taken on several, evolving forms and keeps expanding, leaving less grass and more green.  There is the biergarten on the deck that is a larger, more permanent  version of the tiny canvas canopy, still surrounded by many plants, small trees and lights.  There is a gazebo and pond that we added shortly after moving in. The gazebo is covered in wisteria vines that came from my in-laws’ own garden that bloom in a riot of purple every spring. Between the trees in the front yard is a small garden that has been growing every year. There are pieces of quartz and quartzite interspersed in the edging that have been found digging in the yard and on our walks. It is also home to my grandmother’s hibiscus plant that my mother sent for my birthday one year. This garden in particular, is a very special place.

This week our garden had a new visitor, a woman we’ve never seen before was sitting by our front garden with her head down & arms wrapped around her knees. We’re pretty sure she’s a home healthcare aid working with  our neighbor down the block who must have been waiting for a ride home.  Thankfully when my husband took our doggo out, the giant black furry wonder didn’t see her and scare her (Friend!!! Let’s play!!). In fact my husband continued what he was doing so as to not disturb her. He was worried something might be wrong. Unfortunately she quickly left as soon as she realized someone was home. We weren’t even able to offer her a glass of water.

She could have sat under any of our neighbors’ trees that are larger, with a wider shade space underneath, but she chose our garden. She could have walked further down the street, closer to the main roads leading to our neighborhood. But she chose our garden to wait. We continue to be touched that she chose our special space.

Our gardens are often eclectic, not always successful, not always the most pristine, but are always full of love and intention.  Intention can be felt, you just have to pause long enough to feel the energy shift.

Do you have a still place where you find peace and ground your energy after a busy day? I would love to hear about it.

With Love and Light
Angela