potted plant

Carpe Diem #1175 Theme Week Hafiz (1) potted plant

The feel of soil as the hand tool digs deeper is a release.  The tiny shells, sand and rocks along with the humus begin to break apart and loosen.  Turning the components of the soil brings a much needed breath of oxygen to the suffocating layers.  Add the bag of potting soil to further enrich the mixture. Holes are made and sprinkled with water.  The bedding plants are removed from the plastic containers.  Each is placed gingerly into the waiting holes.  Soil tamped around each infant plant and one more shower of water to finish off the planting.  A few of the plants are placed in pots.  Shape, texture and aroma help decide where each is placed.  The end of the planting brings a feeling of being one with nature. 

freshly turned soil
birds rush to upturned treasures
purple finch feasts

©  petra domina

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  1. Kim M. RussellMarch 20, 2017 at 1:49 AM

    I love the smell of freshly turned soil, Janice, and the way the birds gather is wonderful.

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    1. JaniceMarch 20, 2017 at 12:42 PM

      I came in to clean myself after playing in the dirt and looked out the door. There were birds everywhere!

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  2. Yamini MacLeanMarch 20, 2017 at 6:59 AM

    Hari Om
    Right there with you - and the finch! YAM xx

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    1. JaniceMarch 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      I was able to get a picture of her, too. Computer going to the hospital this week so will soon be back on the powerful computer with the photo processing software. Woot! Namaste janice xx

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  3. Pat RMarch 20, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely Janice. I must go in the garden for a closeup assessment :) I'm excited!

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    1. JaniceMarch 20, 2017 at 12:43 PM

      It is so refreshing even if only a small area around our apartment patio.

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  4. Pat RMarch 20, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely Janice. I must go in the garden for a closeup assessment :) I'm excited!

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  5. B i r g i t t aMarch 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    I can see you doing all this and so carefully ... lovely Janice!

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    1. JaniceMarch 21, 2017 at 11:51 PM

      Thank you, Birgitta. I do enjoy playing in the dirt!

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  6. Adas AlcoveMarch 21, 2017 at 12:28 AM

    Nicely done!!!

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  7. lynn__March 21, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    Welcome spring! Our soil is too muddy to turn over yet but i'm happy your finches found treasures :)

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    1. JaniceMarch 21, 2017 at 11:53 PM

      Yours will soon be dry enough for you I hope.

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  8. ChèvrefeuilleMarch 24, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    Such a nice smelly post Janice ... thank you for sharing.

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