Gardening by Osmosis

The epitome of a warm June afternoon is enjoying ice cold lemonade and fresh oatmeal cookies with my friend Hetty in her garden.

We shared secrets and funny stories. We talked of flowers, family and friends. I listened to plans for a new garden by the side of her house.

All too soon it was time to part.

As I walked through the gate my sorrow in leaving her was comforted knowing hers was a spiritual garden.

My advice this week is to enjoy your garden with a friend.

Qualities of plants in my garden remind me of this dear soul.

Mock orange and honeysuckle, what could be more delightful to the sen...