Garden Paradise!

Early each morning and then again late in the evening, I love to take hikes around the hillside.  These walks are more for the "looking" than some heavy-duty exercise.  I suppose this is my "down time".  I rest while I walk.  Then if the mosquitoes and deer flies are gracious enough to let me stop, I plop  my self in my comfy chair and watch the birds that come to the feeders.  Today, while wandering, I was thinking of how I really like living on the Bayou.  I like the pathways and gardens.  I like the marsh and mudflats.  I like the critters.  I am happy here.  Not everyone would like living like I do, but then, again, I am not "everyone".

One of my favorite views is when the sun is at that far slant of either sunrise or sunset.  The glow makes the nooks and crannies of the garden seem almost mystical. I do believe if I looked hard enough, I might find a faerie or two hiding amongst the lilies!  For now, however, I have to be content with the magical presence of the birds and rabbits. (Although, that bunny that keeps eating my fennel better hope he is magical enough to remain on my "good" list!)  Wouldn't it be most magical if I could learn to talk with the critters?  Ok..so maybe the imagination is stretching a bit too far with the fading sunlight!

  Wandering down the path, I came to the ginger and fennel garden.  The bright heads of fennel blooms were something to behold in the waning sunlight.  That path, with its herbs and flowers, not only has beauty for the eyes but also has a most delightful aroma.  Yep, this could be my favorite place in the yard.  Here, I can close my eyes and "feel" the garden!  I love living in my little paradise!