Today the answer was fluttering in a gentle breeze

Even before I read this blog post today, again and again I had been asking myself Why do I garden?  Actually, the specific questions were:

1) Why, from 9 to 10 pm, do I many times climb up and down and reposition a ladder so I can tidy and water my hanging baskets?
2) Why do I move each pot at least four times (left side of deck, right side of deck, back of deck, original position) to make space for the ladder?
3) Why would I undo all the good of a Pilates session the night before by lifting heavy pots the next morning?
4) Why wouldn't I add extra dirt to the dining room's hardwood floor -- it's already crisscrossed with muddy paw and foot prints?
5) Why do I keep more seed packages (35) than food items (22) in my fridge?

Today, feeling a little more discouraged than usual, I really need to answer why I should continue making the time, effort and BIG MESSES  in a such a small space for a few, precious blooms. And it came to me:

What  are your biggest gardening challenges and what do you tell yourself so keep on growing?

Comments

[James]

Hey, just discovered this blog. Really love it! Beautiful pictures.

Gardening can be very discouraging for me. I can't tell you how many times I've had HUGE failures. But for me it's the failures that keep me going. I haven't been gardening long, so every new plant I start is like a gamble. I get that casino thrill. :P

Also, the food is good :D

[Elaine]

Hi James. Thank you for stopping by and writing such kind words.

I really like your attitude. I'm not much of a gambler but I do like to experiment -- you never know how things will turn out or where your efforts will take you.