Morning Light: The Fetchland Gardening Wire

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A Rae in a manger Dec 2023 7:44pm, 23 Dec 2023 11,282 posts	0 A Rae in a manger Definite garden envy there, TR! I don't think you can train yourself to like gardening per se, cackles, but you could maybe practice really observing something that's growing - it doesn't even have to be something you're responsible veggie to if you often walk or run past someone else's garden, or a nice shrub in as public in park, or there's something established in your garden that defies your neglect). Make a conscious, regular, practice of spending a few minutes looking at it and noticing the shapes and textures, how insects or birds interact with it, how it has changed from the day before, that sort of thing. Big, quick, results are usually pretty rare, so if that's what motivates you gardening will a tricky thing to get into. If you can train yourself to observe the process of growth then you might excited about helping it. Or just continue to enjoy observing, without any pressure to DO anything. That's also a perfectly good way to enjoy nature!
EvilPixie Dec 2023 8:32pm, 23 Dec 2023 50,046 posts	0 EvilPixie Wow TR that’s fab well jealous
Flatlander Dec 2023 8:37pm, 23 Dec 2023 3,054 posts	0 Flatlander ThorntonRunner that picture of yours shows what a transformation you (and your son) have made to your garden. I remember you writing several years ago how you and your son had started to tackle the job of reclaiming your garden from the jungle. You succeeded admirably!
I saw 3Ms come sailing in Dec 2023 9:12pm, 23 Dec 2023 22,930 posts	0 I saw 3Ms come sailing in cackleberry, I don't know about training to like it as such, but it's a lot like a marathon training plan. It's all prep and not much to show in the early stages, and a satisfied glow of achievement after the harvest!
cackleberry Dec 2023 10:43pm, 23 Dec 2023 3,404 posts	0 cackleberry I have certainly enjoyed harvesting the things my OH has grown 3M !! I'm good at noticing Raemondo, good pointer.
Dvorak Dec 2023 12:18am, 24 Dec 2023 27,431 posts	0 Dvorak Try some bulbs, cackleberry Daffodils, crocuses, irises. Almost certain to grow, and grow again. Tulips and hyacinths, fairly certain. Should still be able to pick up some reduced price ones. You might need to do a bit of digging, but in general, low effort, decent outcome. Or stick them in pots. (And quite observable, from the first blades appearing, through leaves, and flowering.)
Elsie Too Dec 2023 11:43am, 31 Dec 2023 4,977 posts	0 Elsie Too Pleased with these, to be consumed by the family tomorrow
Fizz :-) Dec 2023 12:24pm, 31 Dec 2023 8,566 posts	0 Fizz :-) Ooh nice. (Except I don’t really like Brussels. Unless they’re roasted)
Velociraptor Dec 2023 1:01pm, 31 Dec 2023 67,095 posts	0 Velociraptor Impressive sprout tree, Elsie Too
EvilPixie Dec 2023 1:03pm, 31 Dec 2023 50,268 posts	0 EvilPixie Looks great only sprouts are 🤢🤮