With risk of frost past, here’s a proverb for the occasion. Of planting~
The early gardener gets good selection.
The early bird gets the worm.
Hark!… a two-stroke engine and-
Grass is growing, but many say (especially Saturday mornings):
Mowers should be seen and not heard.
(Children should be seen and not heard.)
Windy day in Toronto
Inspired by today’s gusts around town this afternoon, here’s a fresh phrase:
The wind is mightier than the leaf blower.
(The pen is mightier than the sword.)
…Take in your light lawn ornaments if necessary!
That time to amend the soil.
Adding nutrients to your garden does magical things. In the spirit of feeding the earth, here’s a fresh proverb:
Give compost where compost is due.
(Give credit where credit is due.)
Happy compost spreading!
Ontario storm this weekend…
Gardens do need water, but we’ve probably had enough by now in Toronto. Leads to the new proverb:
No rain, no gain.
(No pain, no gain.)
If you’re inspired by this weather, add your own new one. And stay safe out there! ~
Fresh Proverb ~ #food
If you can’t eat ‘em, compost ‘em.
(If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.)
Have another version that’s worth repeating? Type it in here. Word games are good for your brain!
Wet spring in the big city
April designs bring May selfies. 🤓😎
(April showers bring May flowers.) 🌼🌸🌹🌻
This weather in TO brings this proverb to mind. What proverb are you thinking of most right now?
Happy Easter/new season~
Another fresh proverb from the gardening world…
Don’t put all your eggplants in one basket.
(Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.)
Add your own here.
Happy creating!
Proverbs of the Garden
Here, below, are a couple of invented proverbs related to gardening. Proverbs have been around for thousands of years – now we have the chance to do a bit of updating or, at least give them a gardening-oriented appeal…
All produce comes to those who wait.
All things come to those who wait.
A worm is a gardener’s best friend.
A dog is a man’s best friend.
Give it a try and share your own here ~
The Journey Begins
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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Planted Proverbs 