I took a lot of pleasure clearing away debris, invasive growth, and even valued perennials to clear the paths to the five gates in our fence. It was blissful contrast to being a helper to difficult, negative, oppositional people. No criticism! No finessing every little choice! Unilateral decisions! It was also a pleasure to make such satisfying improvements without spending a dime. As I dusted off and repositioned the two gate keeping turtles, I thought “now it’s time to attract a totem who represents speed and decisive action (lion? hawk?)”.
Dee…all of these gates to the bigger world. This is great. Sometimes getting it done, feels so good, yes?
such a beautiful woodland garden
Yoda!! You need a Yoda! x C
to the bigger world — yes! to a sense of flow — yippee!
Yoda sounds absolutely perfect, Chris. I love the idea!
And thanks, Mo. Many of the previous years I have put way more effort into other people’s gardens with my small gardening business, and this yard took a bit of a hit… but I am getting back to it!
Hopefully this will clear your way in the rest of your life as well 🙂 I have really noticed this effect if any kind of mess builds up near my front door obstructing my path and I clear it away … then other obstacles clear up as well. I bet your gates have this doorway effect. Little feng shui magic coming your way …
Oh I love all your gates and paths! I helped a former employer/friend design and plant her garden and realized that I wouldn’t want to have that be a career. It took away from what I wanted to do in my garden.
i love gates, how come i don’t have any?
gates are good. the real and the symbol. so glad this year it’s about this yard and not another.
love your gates and your garden full of shades
thanks!