Nature is extravagant with seed-planting, spreading seeds on the wind. I spread seeds in particular spots, sparingly, where I have loosened the soil, added some compost, and expect them to grow.
Seeds: Extravagant or Planned
Deep Cleaning
The flowerbeds at church were in need of deep cleaning, to remove a jumble of weeds and perennials. It was hard to take out plants that were ready to bloom, but necessary for the long-term flourishing of the garden. Sometimes my soul needs a deep cleaning too ...
Death of a Tree
The sound of chainsaws buzzed through the neighborhood this week as people cleaned up from a big windstorm. The loss of trees made me reflect back to a previous, deeper loss more than 20 years ago ...
