A garden is created when land is set apart for cultivating flowers, herbs, vegetables, or small fruits. But first it happens in the mind and heart of the gardener. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and serve a diverse set of purposes.
I have learned my love of gardening from my mom and my grandmother. Both of them raised orchids and other tropical plants and trees in South Florida. Our yard had an orange tree, grapefruit tree, avocado tree, kumquat tree, tangerine tree, sea-grape tree and a key lime tree. All on less than an acre! I remember picking Lantana flowers at Grandmother's house and pretending they were bridal bouquets. I never see Lantana without thinking about her.
I have learned my love of gardening from my mom and my grandmother. Both of them raised orchids and other tropical plants and trees in South Florida. Our yard had an orange tree, grapefruit tree, avocado tree, kumquat tree, tangerine tree, sea-grape tree and a key lime tree. All on less than an acre! I remember picking Lantana flowers at Grandmother's house and pretending they were bridal bouquets. I never see Lantana without thinking about her.
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