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The Heart of a Gardener

The heart of a gardener
opens to the call of the earth.
Every Spring and through
the cycles of time
the call is there to plant, 
sow, water and create
an expanse of color,
texture, light and shadow.

The heart of a gardener
is a creator and artist,
displaying and weaving
patterns, while tending with
the love of Mother Nature.

The heart of a gardener is Love.

~ Val Boyko
Val T Boyko
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52 responses to “The Heart of a Gardener”

  1. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    The poem is a fine addition

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Derrick. I had difficulty uploading the photos directly into this post, so had to send the photos from my iPhone to a WP black hole. Hence the two posts. I’m experiencing some of your lack of ease with photos!

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      1. derrickjknight Avatar
        derrickjknight

        I’m sorry about that, Val

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ferrick 💐

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  2. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    The poem is a glorious reflection of nature’s beauty

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise 💐🙏🏻💛

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  3. Sicetnon3 Avatar
    Sicetnon3

    Yes, the gardener is creativenow

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  4. Sicetnon3 Avatar
    Sicetnon3

    Yes, the gardener is creativenow

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💛

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  5. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Beautifully said Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Rupali 💐

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  6. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Val…this is so beautiful, posted along with those lovely photos. Words from your heart. 🙏💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Carrie 💐🙏🏻💛

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  7. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Very true, nd lovely pictures with it. Beautiful Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ute. It takes one to know one 💐

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  8. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Lovely poem and Chanticleer photos, Val… thank you! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed them Eliza. Thank you 💐

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    Anonymous

    Val, you said this beautifully.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💐🙏🏻💛

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  10. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Wonderful words dearest Val…. and from one heart to another gardener…. You can see the Love that is poured into your words and the garden…
    Beautiful images..
    Much love my friend ❤ 🌺🌷🌸🌱🌼🌹

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue. Keep sharing the love from your heart and channeling Mother Nature 💐🙏🏻💖

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        💛✨️💛

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  11. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    I really love your poem, Val, and the photos of your garden are so beautiful. The serenity calls to me!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Debra 💐💛

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  12. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    What a beautiful garden. Your poem makes for a perfect post.

    (and yes, WordPress drives me crazy too).

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Vicki 😍🙏🏻💐

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  13. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    Delightful Val, a true place to lose yourself in…deliberately 🤣❤️🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏🏻💛

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  14. tzgarden Avatar
    tzgarden

    How beautiful!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tz 💐

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  15. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    Lovely poem and photos, Val. 🌸🌺

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lauren 💐🙏🏻💛

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  16. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    “The heart of a gardener is Love.” I love this phrase because it’s just so deeply true.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Marlene 💐

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  18. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    Beautiful 🧡

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💕

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  20. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
    Ali Grimshaw

    I loved this when you shared it in the writing circle, and I love it today. The photographs are a fine addition.♥️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ali 💐🙏🏻💖

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  21. Ayi Ariquater Avatar
    Ayi Ariquater

    Nice

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  22. somtooti Avatar
    somtooti

    Great

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  23. alichristine Avatar
    alichristine

    Oh, it truly is a call every spring, isn’t it? Beautiful and gorgeous garden photos.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💐🙏🏻💛

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  24. Shilpa Agrawal Avatar
    Shilpa Agrawal

    Beautifully written 👏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Shiloh 💐

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  25. jvtripioauthor Avatar
    jvtripioauthor

    I had a great time helping my college grad daughter plant her first real garden over the weekend. There’s a bit more commitment and intention in the time spent in the garden.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true. Thank you for sharing 💐

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  26. stelorafedie101blog Avatar
    stelorafedie101blog

    A wonderful poem for awesome gardener with stunning photos.🥰

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💐

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      1. stelorafedie101blog Avatar
        stelorafedie101blog

        You’re welcome!

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  27. Debasis Avatar
    Debasis

    Reblogged this on B +Ve!!.

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