Gardening Words

by Doug
(In his Garden)

I’m working on a “word” project this year that has me intrigued no end. (Given I’m a writer, this isn’t all that surprising he says with a trace of delight) I thought I’d also create a series of words for 2011 in gardening as well.

What’s with the words? I think words have great power and when we focus on the words, we can change our behavior and our minds. “What we think, what we say, we are” philosophy. And when we change ourselves, we also change those who interact with us. Our family, friends and neighbors respond to our behavior and if that behavior is a positive one, then we can expect positive changes in others.

Here are 11 words I’ve come up with to write about, to think about in relation to my gardening this season. Not only to write about but to practice in my gardening.

I can’t decide whether to stick with 11 for 2011 or go for 12 because there are 12 months in the year.

If I go with 12, I’m going to have to add one.

I’m open to suggestions. :-)

What’s your word (that’s different in intent than these)? If I like it, I’ll “steal” it and write about that word as well. Add it to the comments section below.

Here are my top 11 words

Organic
Sustainable
Renewable
Renewing
Spirit
Contemplative
Uplifting
Sharing
Bold
Challenge
Do and why I think this is a critically important word.

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