An abandoned garden has certain signs that the gardener is absent. There is an unkempt wildness that is noticable to those of us who notice such details.
Most folks glance over blindly and barely acknowledge the weeds and flowers that need dead-heading. But certain signs leave no doubt that the gardener in out.
I have repeatedly scolded MR. FLOWER for acting as if he can replace my full-time expert care. He does not even know the names of my treasures, much less proper preening techniques.
There is one sign that above all else shows an absence in proper maintanence. It does involve out-of-control growth. But even some of that could be the chosen look of a bohemian botanist.
When I see this anywhere, I know that nobody who really loves the garden is home.
When the face of a statue is cloaked in greenery, you can bet no botanist nor artist is making regular rounds.
I do hope I remember to atleast uncover poor Moss’s face before I leave town. Lily needs a bit of attention, also. The wall can be totally covered in greenery, but my cute, little, sentinel statuary should be visible.
It is just rude to let some things go.
FLOW
floweralley 
Hard to let some things go… but once you are back in the saddle, things will happen!
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Yes they will Eliza. I feel the strength returning every day. Thanks
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beautifully written post, Flow; really enjoyed it; I’m off to read it again’ ciao 🙂
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yes ! I love the concept of a bohemian botanist — plus its alliterative appeal 🙂
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This was fun. When we came to Old Post House 11 years ago the garden had not been tended by the ageing vendors and next door’s had been abandoned years before. There was no dividing fence so we had all their strays including thick leap-frogging brambles.
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You and Jackie have performed an amazing transformation. Thank you Knight.
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A garden needs to be tended and loved. I had to let mine go a few times.
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It is hard to look at, but no major losses just messes.
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