grace
This plant came from a single seed that germinated from the lot I had sown. I nurtured it with all love and care and it did not let me down.
It yielded profusely till the very end In the photo you see there is not a single green leaf on that plant but the flowers are fresh and in abundance.
I had tears in my eyes when I had to pull it out when it finally breathed its last. I have preserved the seeds and I hope to sow them this season.
Gardeners get attached to their plants and no surprise if tears are shed.
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Any emotional event in your garden?
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I agree. We can also get very attached to the garden, especially over anything that pleases us.
Specially when they become part of our daily routine
Sorry. I was upset when my Dad’s cuttings from his yard did not make it.
We get attached to our plants just like we would our pets.
So sad for the marigold but perhaps with a new start it will be even more beautiful
When you had your garden you must have also had similar sentiments.
I only have flowerpots, but I have some new plants and I am excited about them.
Every plant whether on the ground or in pots we do get attached.
That’s true. I keep reminding myself it’s just a plant, but when you have had it for years it’s sad.
But this plant is not a perennial?
Marigolds are seasonal and so they stay only for a few months.
I didn’t know … thanks for the explanation, dear Grace
Why did you have to pull it out? Can’t a marigold plant last the winter?
Seasonal plants are temporary unlike the perennials.