Still others make gardens because it is part of a full life. To live happily they must invest their hours and aspirations in the activities of another world. And they draw the interest of delight and refreshment according to the measure of their investment. These are usually quaint folk, other-worldly in their manner, but capable of comprehending the idiosyncrasies of Nature as she displays them in a tree and bush and passing season, across the skyline and in the infinite zenith. These, moreover, are the successful gardeners.
Plants, like people, are social or anti-social: the good plant has to be able to live amicably with other plants in the border. - Richardson Wright
Plants, like people, are social or anti-social: the good plant has to be able to live amicably with other plants in the border.
- Richardson Wright
Go out by yourself, face the wind, hold up your head and thank God for this gardening year. - Richardson Wright
Go out by yourself, face the wind, hold up your head and thank God for this gardening year.
Always try to grow in your garden some plant or plants out of the ordinary, something your neighbors never attempted. For you can receive no greater … - Richardson Wright
Always try to grow in your garden some plant or plants out of the ordinary, something your neighbors never attempted. For you can receive no greater …
A garden is a public service and having one a public duty. It is a man's contribution to the community. - Richardson Wright
A garden is a public service and having one a public duty. It is a man's contribution to the community.
Still others make gardens because it is part of a full life. To live happily they must invest their hours and aspirations in the activities of anothe… - Richardson Wright
Still others make gardens because it is part of a full life. To live happily they must invest their hours and aspirations in the activities of anothe…
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