07.10.2024 | Ordinary Wednesday

An absolutely beautiful morning here in the Carondelet Garden in South Saint Louis.  The rains have finally come to an end and the sun is shining again.  The Hollyhocks were incredible this year.  We almost lost them to Rust two years ago but received some great advice and they are doing really well.  An old school addition to the Parterre Garden.

My wonderful neighbor @vickinorthrop reported over three inches of rain on Monday and another five inches of rain yesterday.  A lot of rain in a pretty short time.  Needless to say, this old gardener has been dealing with a bit of water in the old cellar.  The joys of living in a century old house. 

The garden is actually looking quite amazing this morning.  I'm heading out soon to doing a little work and edit a few things that have come to the end of their lifespans.  The joy of gardening is that while a plant may have finished its life, it lives on as compost to give life once again.  Such a beautiful gift.

To work I must go.  Work is such a harsh word for something I love doing.  Here's to working at something you love.  Be good and be kind to yourself on this midweek Wednesday.  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.