Monthly Gardening Tips

July 2026, GARDENING TIPS
The Garden
By Sue Miller 5/19/22
A dear friend of mine

The garden is my classroom
It’s here I’ve learned so much
Each plant unique in size and form
In fragrance and in touch

Some plants shoot up so early
When frost can still be seen
Others awaken slowly
The brown replaced by green

There’s freedom in the garden
in expression, variety
Where every plant can grow and climb
As it’s designed to be

As summer storms
Test stems and roots
By bringing winds and rain
The plants strongly anchored
Are the ones that will remain

Yes, plants speak to the gardener
In a myriad of ways
To communicate specific needs
Enabling grand displays

There are wisdoms in the garden
Each one tucked in my heart
For God has placed these lessons
Among his splendorous works of art.