The first Tiger Lily to bloom in the front of the house.
It was clear that it wouldn’t be long before the Tiger Lilies in the front of the house but I sure did not expect them to open over night the way they did! We had transplanted them to make room for the garden where we planted all the edible goodies. I’m glad that nearly all of them survived the move.
One of my favorite poets, Emily Dickinson, turned out to be “known more widely as a gardener, perhaps, than as a poet” (Judith Farr) during her lifetime.
Surprise! Yet another bloom that appeared literally overnight.
It appears that Emily and I have quite a bit in common, including our withdrawal from society and a love for growing beautiful flowers. Even though I am a novice and still don’t have a space with plenty of sun, I’m truly excited to take on this project and can’t wait to see what my humble garden yields. In any case, I’m getting a great learning experience!
You can visit Emily Dickinson’s garden if you’re able to get to the Bronx.
HIDE MYSELF WITHIN MY FLOWER
I hide myself within my flower,
That fading from your Vase,
You, unsuspecting, feel for me –
Almost a loneliness.
Emily Dickinson
