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Catherine Castle's A Writer's Garden, crocus pictures, daffodil pictures, garden poetry, Gardens through the eyes of a child, Poetry, Wendy MacDonald poetry
Welcome to A Writer’s Garden where writers who are gardeners or just love gardens will be sharing their garden and flower stories.
Today’s guest is Wendy MacDonald. I just love the exquisite photos she brings to the blog every year, as well as her poetry. I know you will, too. Welcome back, Wendy!
Gardens Through the Eyes of a Child
Spring in my garden is a magical time of year. Snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils have naturalized in the lawns and among the ferns, so as early as January, green shoots of promise poke their way through forgotten fall leaves and melting snow to remind me spring is not far to follow.
This February an additional reason to celebrate spring was born—my first grandchild. I’ve been blessed with opportunities to carry him around the garden and introduce him to the beauty of the natural world our Heavenly Father created for us to enjoy.
Spring has doubled in pleasure for me as I watch my grandson enjoy the sight of cedar branches swaying in the breeze with the lovely accompaniment of birdsong. Some days three feathered versions of “Ode to Spring” ring around us, reminding me of another joy—birdwatching. Perhaps my grandson and I may partake of this together when he’s old enough to point and ask, “Look, Grammie, what is that one called?”
As a writer, I find myself daydreaming of children’s book ideas inspired by our visits to my garden and local parks. For I’ve discovered my friends, who were grandparents before me, were spot-on about how spectacular it is to spend time with grandchildren.
A garden shared with little ones casts a spell on grandmother and grandchild alike.
out in my garden my grandson and I listen a song sparrow sings while sun shines through the cedars giving each of us a kiss ~ wlm
Have you seen your garden through the eyes of a child?
Garden Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
About the Writer/Gardner:
Wendy L. Macdonald is a Canadian, inspirational writer/blogger/podcaster who also loves to photograph nature. When she’s not writing, drawing, gardening, or sewing, she enjoys hiking, with her husband, in the beautiful parks of the Comox Valley. Wendy invites you to visit her blog: www.wendylmacdonald.com, where you will find nature photography and links to her “Daily Bread” style Facebook page and other social media sites. Her passion is inspiring others to walk with faith, hope, and love. You can hear her podcasts at: www.hopestreamradio.com/program/walking-with-hope.
Catherine Castle 
Nice post, especially helpful, as I am working this very moment on my garden blog for July. This quote ties in with Wendy’s grandson and gardening. Linda says, “My mother took me from the cradle and plunked me down with clear orders: ‘Pull this, but not this.’” Get the rest of the story on July 26! : )
Dear Ellie, you’ve piqued my curiosity. My now adult children have many fond memories of tending their own little garden plots. Growing your own vegetables and flowers is the surest way to learn what should be pulled and what should stay. I look forward to reading your post.
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
Thank you, dear Catherine, for allowing me to share a bit of my garden with your readers.
Blessings as you grow flowers and books ~ Wendy Mac
It’s always a pleasure to host you and your beautiful garden.
So sweet. ❤
Thank you for stopping by, dear Shelli. I can’t wait to see my grandson pick a fistful of flowers for his mother.
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac ❤
Lovely post. How wonderful to share your garden with a grandchild. My mom loved spending time in our garden with my boys when they were little, you’re creating precious memories.
Thank you, dear Sally. I have sweet memories of gardening with my dad and grandmother. You’ve reminded me to pull them out of the drawer and savor them again. “Precious memories” are everlasting flowers well worth planting.
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
Lovely, flowers, poem, and memory-evoking thoughts. I recall when our children were small, how being out in the garden w/them playing nearby brought me such peace. Ahhh….
Thanks for this, Wendy.
Thank you, dear Gail. Hugs and yes to this: “…them playing nearby brought me such peace. Ahhh…” ❤
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
I love this. We have two precious children and it is so fun to see their excitement about planting and digging and watching things grow.
Dear Amy, you will be rewarded again and again now and later as the sweet times you have sown with them sprout into memories they enjoy sharing with you and others. Each time one of my–now adult–children mention their childhood gardens, I melt with thanksgiving.
Blessings as you savor these early motherhood days ~ Wendy Mac
Such great insights! Thanks.
Thank you, dear Leeann.
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
My mother and father liked gardening well enough but it is the time I spent with my grandparents in their gardens which lingers in my memory. You are creating precious memories of love.
Dear Gallivanta, you’ve just reminded me of a fridge magnet I gave to my grandmother who grew flowers and vegetables. It said: A grandmother’s heart is a garden of love.
Thank you for bringing this to mind. ❤
Blessings ~ Wendy
How lovely. I am sure she treasured it.
Congratulations on the new grandson. Grandchildren are such a blessing. I have five and love teaching them about flowers (and birds). Beautiful pictures.
Thank you, dear Tina. How fabulous to have five grandchildren. And what a blessing you must be to them. Children can tell when someone believes in them and they remember all those special moments with loved ones.
Nice to meet you.
Blessings on your weekend ~ Wendy Mac
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Such sweet images and reminders, Wendy Mac! You’ve reminded me fondly of the days of sharing gardening with my young son ~ whether a patch rototilled in the farm yard where he learned to love veggies, to the limits of a “tire planter,” (Anyone remember those?!) when our yard was a postage-stamp size around or mobile home. That early love of gardens gives them such a great foundation. My son just finished building his own home in the mountains & is awaiting the load of gardening books from our early days. Thanks for your lovely pictures ~ both photos and in words. Happy spring and grandmothering!
Dear Mary Kay, thank you for sharing a bit about your own gardening adventures. What a joy to see your son carrying on the love of tending a patch of earth. He will treasure those garden books and pass them down to the next generation. I appreciate the poetry and garden books that were my grandmother’s.
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
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