I Never Knew

        There are so many things I never knew about what happens in a yard when there are four actual seasons and periodic rain.

          In south Texas we have actually had a winter, we actually had rain, and we are at the beginning of an actual spring.

         In fact this is so unusual I have even questioned the results.

“Why is the grass green?”

“I didn’t know my rose bush could do that.”

“Why is it blooming like that??

         I never knew I could grow a daffodil .

            Or that some day I would have a raised bed for zinnias and tomatoes. I planted these this morning.

        This gives me such pleasure .

        I never knew how much fun a rotating garden seat could provide on a narrow patio in front of my garden shed.

           I never knew that considering whether I will paint my garden shed porch chair purple, yellow, or turquoise would be so much fun-  

          Or that drinking Community Club coffee (medium roast), in my Spode Blue Italian mug, while listening to NPR radio , digging in my raised beds, could create such a sense of relaxation and peace.     

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