Planning in My Garden and in My Writing

A peek into my garden on October 8, 2024 – This spot is the view directly out from my screened porch

A peek into my garden on October 8, 2023 – This spot is the view directly out from my screened porch–BEFORE I created the garden there.

What a difference a year makes–IF you plan and work to create a Difference.

Positive Change Doesn’t Just Happen!

Last year, I couldn’t look out from my screened porch without being blasted by the presence of my neighbors’ house. Last year, I had only recently moved into my house, and I had not created my garden yet. In faith, I created raised beds, hauled dirt to fill those beds, planted shrubs, and sowed seeds to create a more pleasant garden for myself, and my seeds have produced well.

Planning for Success

But before I sowed the first seed, I researched which seeds and plants would create the view thatI wanted–or I should say the VIEWS — plural — that I wanted. You see, I am a 4-Season Gardener. I have planted something that will look good from this spot EVERY season during the year.

4-Season Gardener

I placed an arch and a fence at the end of this part of my garden. I planted a large forsythia there that displays gorgeous little yellow flowers first thing every spring.

Off the Shoulders Iris – Jacki Kellum Garden April 26, 2024

If you look to the left of the above photo, you will see my screened porch. I built a fence along the walkway–toward the view from my screened porch. I created my first raised bed there.

Bachelor Buttons and Poppies – Jacki Kellum Garden May 9, 2024
I also grew these flowers along the walkway toward the view from my screened porch. As the irises, withered, the bachelor buttons filled in the area.

Jacob Cline Bee Balm in My Garden May 30, 2024
Behind the Bee Balm you see Calendula to the left and Mexican Petunia to thr right.
You see, part of my planning involves planning which colors will look good together.

Sweet Autumn Clematis Beginning to Bloom August 11, 2024

Sweet Autumn Clematis – Jacki Kellum Garden

Hardy Chrysanthemums – October 11, 2024
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory Vines are Wrapped Around the Mums

Heavenly Blue Morning Glories – Jacki Kellum Garden

Sunflower and Zinnias -October 11, 2024

Behind the above area, a massive Peggy Martin Rose is growing. It will be beautiful again early next spring.

“And the seasons, they go ’round and ’round,
And the painted ponies go up and down.” – Joni Mitchell

Chaos Garden

I recently saw the words “Chaos Garden” somewhere on Social Media, and I chuckled. The post was describing what I have always called a Cottage Garden. My cottage garden always seems to be something that just happens up anywhere that it chooses. I WANT my garden to feel natural and planned, but believe me:

A Huge Amount of Planning and Work Go Into My Gardens.

The Same Thing Is True of My Writing.

Yesterday, I posted a piece about the Biblical Abraham and His Sons. Before I could write what seems to be a quick, off-the-cuff piece, I exhaustively researched Ancient Biblical History:

The Sons of Abraham: Looking at Ancient Bible History to Try to Understand the Conflict with Israel – Over the Land of Canaan – The Gaza Strip

Preparation and Planning Are Essential for Anything that I Do With Any Degree of Success!

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