One of the least arduous but most productive of gardening jobs, the magic of deadheading never fails to delight me. It was a revelation when the principle was explained to me: that flowers are the attempt by the plant to reproduce itself. So if you cut the heads off before the flower turns into seeds, the plant will continue to flower.
Copy QuoteTo see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
Copy Quote View & ShareFlowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.
Copy Quote View & ShareAnd forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
Copy Quote View & ShareA garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.
Copy Quote View & ShareGod Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
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