Last year, a professional landscaper created a dry riverbed to divert water that drains from the roof. This year, I had to remove every rock from the riverbed, install weed barrier fabric, then replace the rocks. It was labor intensive.
I've been trying my hand at both container gardening as well as transplanting perennials that I purchase from at Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Every Saturday I attend a lecture someplace in Santa Fe, where I learn technical tips and suggestions for gardening in this harsh climate.
There has not been a thunderstorm in Santa Fe since January, when a freak snowstorm brought thunder and lightning. There has not been a slow steady rain here since last September. Trying to garden here has obstacles that I never imagined. The ground is parched. My soul is feeling much the same.
You obviously love your garden.. I like them too -so long I don't have to work on it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your garden!
ReplyDeleteMeera; I do love this garden and am feeling negligent because I am on a trip to Wisconsin, leaving the garden in the care of other loving hands.
ReplyDeleteCate; thanks for visiting my arid garden site. When I return to Santa Fe, I expect to see a little more color. Maybe I'll use a better camera to capture the little yard scape.
ha! at first I read.."in the garden of my body"
ReplyDeletewow...wasn't that magical.....
sante Fe....someday I shall see it