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It’s a rainy day, but a day off, and I was in need of inspiration. Shopping for home improvement, I found myself in the garden shop at the local hardware store. Delightful orchids of all shapes and colors, and in their own gorgeous pots, called out. But I’ve no hand with orchids. I worked the “homegrown” veggie aisle but I do not get enough sun to grow veggies or fruit.
Gardening is a zen thing for me. The reward of working with your hands, seeing flowers come to life, the awkward surprise when the plant you brought home only a few months ago is now taller than you.
I walked up and down the tall plants: palms, corn plants, other things I don’t know the name of. I want to replace the fake palm in the living room but can’t carry a large plant today because I hurt my elbow on…home improvement.
I quickly found myself in my fave garden store, The Garden Gate. It’s a must for anyone who loves to garden or who enjoys a beautiful space. Unusual plants, a butterfly garden, parrots, mosses, herbs, succulents, hand-painted pots, whimsical patio whirlies, and such. There I found it: the perfect accessory for my tall, proud yucca.
Whenever you need your muse, keep looking until you recognize it.
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