My "Happy Place" ~

Category: Zuzu's Bloomin' Blog | Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:28 pm

November is coming to an end,
and my garden needs a ton of maintenance,

but this just doesn't feel like the "fun" kind of work
that results in the Oooh's and Ahhh's that I utter
when I take my morning strolls in spring or summer,
with my mug of tea or coffee in hand,
surveying for any tiny new green shoot or bright new blossom
like a keen-eyed gold prospector.

Somehow, chopping down the spent lily stalks
hardly yields the same thrill.

True, we don't have a long cold season,
but I'm a pathetic weather wimp.
It's not really my fault, my veins flow with zone 10 blood,
I'm one of those freaks who thinks that Christmas lights
look perfectly charming festooned in palm trees.

The short daylight hours alone can put me into a deep funk.

Which is why, my favorite place, at this time of year,
is easily my glasshouse.
A simple structure that my clever hubby built
using recycled sliding glass door panes.
Just 12'x12', this is my pocket paradise.

So, for now, I'll bring my cup here each morning,
and commence my ooohing and ahhhing . . .
. . . just as soon as I wipe the steam off my specs

Isn't Ma Nature a miracle worker?
Thanks for visiting, oh, can I fill that cup for you?

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reggaefan wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:33 pm:

Omg ZuZu I am green with envy aren't you glad things like this make idiots like us happy? Oh I mean Idiot in the best possible way.LOL

glendann wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:42 pm:

I love all the beautiful blooms and plants.They
are so pretty.Your greenhouse is about the same size as mine and I still have to put my bench and tables in it I have an old dresser in there to hold all my tools and lots of other things.

jubabe296 wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:46 pm:

Ohhh things are definately looking better your way than mine!!lol! Thanks for posting, they are beautiful!What is that in your hanging basket? It is so pretty!

CritterPainter wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:24 pm:

hwoo, thanks, I needed that. All my dead sticks that need trimming are buried under a foot of snow! Wonderful greenhouse your sweetie built you, lucky gal!

Netty wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:56 pm:

I can see why that's your happy place Zuzu...

Gardenstew wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:13 pm:

Yay, Zuzu started a blog!

I can't believe you waited so long to show us your happy place, I guess you had to figure out if we could be trusted first eh? :)

Anyway what a fantastic sight! You must take us on a more detailed tour someday. Oh by the way can I cancel construction of my Gnome Home and just move in here?

I'll have a cup of tea also if you're offering ;) I can never resist a cuppa.

eileen wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:29 pm:

Wow your greenhouse is certainly a sight for sore eyes Zuzu!!! Are those orchids in your hanging basket? If I bring my own cup can I move in please?

pondlady wrote on Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:55 pm:

Absolutely awesome!!. Sorry, Frank, I will just put a cot in there. My bags are already packed and I live closer.
If the rest of you arrive, it will be crowded in there.
Thanks so much Zuzu for letting us in.

cajunbelle wrote on Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:53 am:

Lucky girl, how awesome. I would love to see and outside pic too.

bethie wrote on Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:12 pm:

A pocket paradise. Now how hard is it be happy in winter with orchids to enjoy? I'll have tea, thank you.

zuzu's petals wrote on Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:43 pm:

Sorry to be so slow to say "Thank you" for all these nice comments.

I did try, but I used disappearing ink by mistake ;^)

Anyhoo, I dunno nuttin' 'bout bloggin', and I'm not much of a diarist,
so I'll be interested to see how this develops.

The tiny amout of available space in there is probably best suited to a gnome's needs, but whoever gets here first is welcome to move in.
Bring your umbrella, the sprinkler is automatic.

The red orchid is Vuylstekeara 'Linda Isler'.

Hurry back, I'll keep the kettle on the boil.