Meeting Fellow Gardeners

Jun 17

Abstract Flower Painting by Bella Cosa Art - Deana Mattos

As I ventured out into the garden this Spring I have found I have some excess trees and vines. In the last few years I have started to sell them to make a little spending money to spend on improvements to my yard. It is fun to share plants, most leave here with extras. Also a perk, meeting new people and fellow gardeners.

Recently I met a pleasant older woman who came to pick up plants. I usually dig when they show. This lady was very sweet and asked about the apricot trees and vines as I was digging. While we were shooting the breeze she told me she had lots of raspberries if I needed more, also strawberries. Three varieties so you always have fruit.

I definitely needed strawberries and mentioned I would soon be paying her for plants. She said no she had so many that she doesn’t need. So I tried to give her money back and she insisted.

We then took a tour around the yard and talked plants. I gave her a start of everything she showed interest in and told her there was more to come when I visit her gardens. She also has a ton of red bee balm. Score! I only have a pink one. I love feeding the bees and birds.

She also gave me a Pro Garden Tip: Plant cilantro seeds in with your strawberries each Spring. Bugs don’t like them and stay away from munching your berries.