Hi Kimby_gal
My favorite quote is "Old gardeners never die, they just spade away".
Rose

"a weed is a flower growing in the wrong place" George Washington Carver

You might find something you like at this site...

Here is a link that might be useful: The spirit of Gardening

This is one of my favorites...

The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.

~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"

"The earth laughs in flowers."

Hello Kimby_gal,
how did the garden come out? I am working on creating one myself, and looking for ideas. The spot there is shady, so I will need some planting material for shade. Most of my plants are sun loving, so it's a rather new area for me. Do you have any pictures to share? Anyone?
Thanks!