Take a Break. Visit a Garden on a Weekend

Take a Break.  Visit a Garden on a Weekend 

Living with Nature

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

Dr Abe V Rotor

"A walk in nature walks the soul back home." — Mary Davis 

Take a break from work and school;

boredom and daily chore,

worry and anxiety;

be happy, live your life to the full.

"The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided." —Thomas Moore

 

Arboretum - a mini-forest and wildlife sanctuary

Walk through the tall trees unseen,

under their shade, cool and green,

spend some moments behind screen; 

no one will ask, Where have you been?

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn

Garden pond at Living with Nature home of the author

Garden pond invitingly quiet and serene,

save the splash of fish, and birds singing.

"Visiting a garden offers a peaceful escape, a chance to see rare plants, 

and fresh inspiration for your own outdoor space." Internet

 

Indigenous herbal plants - Aloe vera and pandan,

Practical and easy, 

for health and decoration;

it's our old folks' legacy 

  to the young generation.  

"When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden."- Minnie Aumonier

 

Art appreciation is a prelude to becoming an artist.

Paint a quiet little corner of Eden,

then write a poem about the scene,

"Life begins the day you start a garden." — Chinese Proverb ~