I love your poppies, and I love your beautiful tribute to rocks. I was always more of a dirt and sand person but now after more time in the Southwest I get it about the rocks! I experienced that "cosmic perspective" living in City of Rocks this past winter, with a sense of peace I've not felt since leaving there. So interesting what you said about people who carry stones. I love how you really see and connect to the place and land where you live.
Oh thank you Tina! I have not yet been to the City of Rocks, but it's on my list--and now even moreso hearing about your own experience. It feels like the peace the rocks exude is from their ancientness--especially in those gigantic rock formations that rise up in so many places in this part of the country. It's what makes the Southwest so special.
I love love love your text those flowers and rocks and the place you, dear Sarah, took me with it! I relate to all which you wrote and it feels deeply familiar all the images you describe here… so so grateful!
Beautiful reflections on the rocks, and the love affair between plants, flowers and rocks. I’ve noticed this also, and certainly we live in a Southwest wonderland that offers so many opportunities for these interactions naturally.
The whole idea of gravel mulch is something I never thought I would consider for my garden but I am seeing it more and more in others garden design, and it makes sense
Oh thank you Theresa--and as another passionate southwestern gardener, I know you know this experience! And yes, I never considered gravel mulch in the past either because I perceived it a "less natural" than wood mulch, but rocks are nature as much as wood...I may put it in my little path areas now...
So interesting, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about rocks. As an east coaster, I almost never think about rocks...you may have changed this for me :)
I'm inspired to start placing pebbles near my plants as well, though our hayfield is so rocky, it's more symbolic than necessary. The yin yang of the flower and the rock is so apt...
Thank you Eliza--and I know what you mean about your rocky hayfield--I still have to get a lot of rocks out of my soil because I think one of my current garden beds was a driveway at one point! With gardening, I always end up with more questions for myself than answers, but that's what I love about it--the possibilities are endless! And I feel like nature is always teaching me how to pay attention... <3
Sarah this is so beautiful. Thank you for making me think about the beauty of rocks, and to think of them as life-giving. I’ve never thought of them that way.
Your observation that stones and flowers being ancient, wise, and beautiful in opposite ways is gorgeous.
I love your poppies, and I love your beautiful tribute to rocks. I was always more of a dirt and sand person but now after more time in the Southwest I get it about the rocks! I experienced that "cosmic perspective" living in City of Rocks this past winter, with a sense of peace I've not felt since leaving there. So interesting what you said about people who carry stones. I love how you really see and connect to the place and land where you live.
Oh thank you Tina! I have not yet been to the City of Rocks, but it's on my list--and now even moreso hearing about your own experience. It feels like the peace the rocks exude is from their ancientness--especially in those gigantic rock formations that rise up in so many places in this part of the country. It's what makes the Southwest so special.
Love this Sarah. Flower is joy. Stone is silence. So, so beautiful
Thank you Teyani!
I love love love your text those flowers and rocks and the place you, dear Sarah, took me with it! I relate to all which you wrote and it feels deeply familiar all the images you describe here… so so grateful!
Oh thank you Nara. That means a lot to me. <3 <3 <3
Thank you. So beautiful to compare and reflect on rocks and flowers. I Will look at rocks in a new appreciation. l love your writing.
Oh thank you Sally! I really appreciate that. Thank you for being a wonderful reader!
Beautiful reflections on the rocks, and the love affair between plants, flowers and rocks. I’ve noticed this also, and certainly we live in a Southwest wonderland that offers so many opportunities for these interactions naturally.
The whole idea of gravel mulch is something I never thought I would consider for my garden but I am seeing it more and more in others garden design, and it makes sense
Oh thank you Theresa--and as another passionate southwestern gardener, I know you know this experience! And yes, I never considered gravel mulch in the past either because I perceived it a "less natural" than wood mulch, but rocks are nature as much as wood...I may put it in my little path areas now...
So interesting, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about rocks. As an east coaster, I almost never think about rocks...you may have changed this for me :)
I love that Jessica--thank you!
I'm inspired to start placing pebbles near my plants as well, though our hayfield is so rocky, it's more symbolic than necessary. The yin yang of the flower and the rock is so apt...
Thank you Eliza--and I know what you mean about your rocky hayfield--I still have to get a lot of rocks out of my soil because I think one of my current garden beds was a driveway at one point! With gardening, I always end up with more questions for myself than answers, but that's what I love about it--the possibilities are endless! And I feel like nature is always teaching me how to pay attention... <3
Yes, attention! Nature is the original and best teacher....
Amen amen!
Sarah this is so beautiful. Thank you for making me think about the beauty of rocks, and to think of them as life-giving. I’ve never thought of them that way.
Your observation that stones and flowers being ancient, wise, and beautiful in opposite ways is gorgeous.