I’m still having trouble with this damned article. It’s a travel article for Alabama Gardener Magazine about public gardens across the state with an emphasis on take-away ideas. The page and a half I wrote sucks, and I’m thinking of throwing everything out and starting over. I can’t decide…I’m so confused. I am certain about a few things.
One thing I want to stress is that public gardens are great places to look for new plants. Pay close attention to their entrances; everyone sees it, so often that is where gardens plant the best of the best.
I’m going to talk about how the gardens serve the public. They educate people and inspire them in a multitude of ways.
Mobile Botanical Gardens while Executive Director Bill Finch talked about how they are using controlled burns to help restore the area. He pointed out things like the big holes made by the gopher tortoises and the native plants that had started colonizing.
They also provide a wide-range of experiences. One of my favorites was walking through the longleaf pine forest at theI also want to talk about how gardens help clarify your style.
Do you like the picture on the left better, or the one on the right? Did you like all those different colored snap dragons in the ReBloom garden, or would you have liked them to all be the same color?
I want to talk a little about how the gardens are reaching out to families and adding kid friendly exhibits. I’ll use the gardens as examples and discuss how to study them like a book, but I’ll also stress that you don’t have to study them. You can just stroll along and wonder at the beauty and take away memories of a fabulous day.
Shit! Even this blog is rambling and disorganized. That’s it. I’m throwing everything out and starting over with a new outline that organizes all my points into a lovely story that is interesting and informative. Make sure you pick up the July/August issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine so you can see how it turns out.
I will look forward to the article. Are you going to include Jasmine Hill Gardens? I love it.
As for the photos, I prefer the one on the left.
I’m including them now. Don’t know how I missed them before. I’m glad you commented.
I like the one on the left too.
Oh Peggy!!! You will do fine!! You are the Plant Hoe Goddess!!! (I’m thinking of branching out (pun) into motivational tapes.)
I too like the photo on the left. And I like ALL the different colors in the rebloom garden. It’s the left thing. Good luck!!!
Thanks Blue! You are a true friend and always encouraging.
WELL, I will certainly be planning a trip to Mobile soon to see the gardens. I’m sure you areticle will gel just fine. :0)
Randy, you will LOVE the gardens. Thanks for the encouragement.