As is the gardener, such is the garden.
(Old Hebrew saying)
This garden(er)
- is organized in an informal kind of way
- can tolerate drought and heat but prefers not to!
- is colourful
- is growing and changing constantly
- enjoys constant attention, but can survive without it!
- does not like long, bitter-cold winters
- loves bees, butterflies and other wildlife (except for lily beetles!)
What kind of gardener are you? 😉
Words and Herbs 
Your list just about covers it, Cathy.
Thanks Sandy!
Smart, witty, and adventurous! Oh…not what you’re looking for? Okay, try: nourishing, productive, mulitdimensional, adaptable, resilient.
Good food for thought, Cathy! Another great post.
Some great adjectives there Robin! 😉
Well, that was fun! :-
There is always dirt under my nails and happiness in my heart…
Elaine
Couldn’t put it better myself Elaine!
Love this post Cathy and your list hits home for me, except for lily beetles, I would insert snakes! I am majorly dismayed (scared) by them!
Well, since we only get the harmless ones (and slow-worms) here, I don’t mind them. The beetles are more harmful here! 🙂
I am a gardener of children – not as a mum but as an aunt. I give shelter and protection, while let the kids explore and wide rooms. Empty spaces for lot of creativity, fun, experiments, thougths, teaching, respect for being. I like to know the last frontier and have a view from outside “auf alles” (on all).
That is such a lovely description! Thank you!
Great post, Cathy…requires more thought to answer your question.
Maybe a post… 😀
Will look out for it! 🙂
What a lovely post Cathy. Great idea. I am afraid however that I must be a messy somewhat wild but commited gardener. You got me thinking. 😉
I like the sound of a wild garden(er)! 😉
This gardener is wondering when if ever it is going to stop raining and getting grumpier by the day 🙂
Oh dear, I’ll try sending some of our sunshine your way! (Yes, we finally got some, so you will too!)
I haven´t started as a gardener yet, but I’d like to be one like you / your list.
That’s nice! So have you got a layout plan yet?
No I haven´t made a plan yet, because I think I won´t be able to start till autumn.
Autumn’s good for planting!