Hardy's Garden

I've finally had the courage and confidence to work in Hardy's Garden. It took me several days to get the place up to speed, because I had neglected it for so long. There were weeds, and stickers, and rocks, and thorny holly bushes coming into the place. There were also some of the plants I wanted there, but a lot of mess in between. I began with cleaning out the unwanted items.

Before I knew it, the garden started showing promise. I had already put in a new beautiful mosaic bench, as well as butterfly wind chimes. I moved a Miniature Schnauzer terracotta planter next to the bench, so when I sat there I would be able to conjure his memory. Back in July, not a very good time for it, I planted pale yellow Nasturtium seeds, and these were finally coming in. With all of the weeds and junk cleaned out, I discovered that it didn't look that bad.

The next day, a set of Schnauzer wind chimes that I had recently ordered from Heritage Pewter were delivered to my home. I had been waiting for them for weeks, and receiving them inspired me to work a little more in Hardy's Garden. I decided to transplant some Shasta Daisies, because they are white and Hardy was white, and I also transplanted Rosemary for remembrance. I recently learned this phrase comes from Shakespeare's Hamlet, Act 4, Scene V.

I also plan to plant pansies someday, since they are also included in the line that is delivered by Ophelia, "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember: and there is pansies. That's for thoughts."

I hope to continue working on Hardy's Garden, and doubt if the garden will ever be complete. I want it to be a continuous work in progress. It made me feel wonderful working there; thinking of him. We had so many fun times together. We had hard times too, but my memories of those were made easier because of him. I like to remember the fun times, and hope my thoughts will wander to those whenever I sit there.