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
Find Your Middle Ground 
The poem is a fine addition
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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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I’m sorry about that, Val
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Thank you Ferrick 💐
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The poem is a glorious reflection of nature’s beauty
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Thank you Louise 💐🙏🏻💛
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Yes, the gardener is creativenow
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Yes, the gardener is creativenow
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Thank you 💛
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Beautifully said Val.
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Thank you Rupali 💐
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Val…this is so beautiful, posted along with those lovely photos. Words from your heart. 🙏💜
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Thank you dear Carrie 💐🙏🏻💛
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Very true, nd lovely pictures with it. Beautiful Val.
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Thank you Ute. It takes one to know one 💐
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Lovely poem and Chanticleer photos, Val… thank you! ❤
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So glad you enjoyed them Eliza. Thank you 💐
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Val, you said this beautifully.
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Thank you 💐🙏🏻💛
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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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Thank you Sue. Keep sharing the love from your heart and channeling Mother Nature 💐🙏🏻💖
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💛✨️💛
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I really love your poem, Val, and the photos of your garden are so beautiful. The serenity calls to me!
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Thank you Debra 💐💛
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What a beautiful garden. Your poem makes for a perfect post.
(and yes, WordPress drives me crazy too).
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Thanks Vicki 😍🙏🏻💐
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Delightful Val, a true place to lose yourself in…deliberately 🤣❤️🙏
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Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏🏻💛
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How beautiful!
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Thank you Tz 💐
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Lovely poem and photos, Val. 🌸🌺
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Thank you Lauren 💐🙏🏻💛
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“The heart of a gardener is Love.” I love this phrase because it’s just so deeply true.
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Thank you so much Marlene 💐
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Beautiful 🧡
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Thank you Karen 💕
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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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Thank you Ali 💐🙏🏻💖
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Nice
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Great
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Oh, it truly is a call every spring, isn’t it? Beautiful and gorgeous garden photos.
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Thank you 💐🙏🏻💛
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Beautifully written 👏
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Thank you Shiloh 💐
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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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So true. Thank you for sharing 💐
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A wonderful poem for awesome gardener with stunning photos.🥰
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Thank you 💐
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You’re welcome!
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Reblogged this on B +Ve!!.
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