The most beautiful time of the year is November when all conditions for gardening seem so perfect. For me there is nothing more relaxing or rewarding than gardening at this time. From the fresh aroma of herbs in the morning to the sweet fragrance of jasmine at eventide, this hobby or pastime brings great satisfaction – for as I pursue my love for gardening, I realize the joy of bonding in relationships with family, friends and other garden lovers. 
My passion for gardening evolved some fifteen years ago after my three children had come into their own and followed their career paths. This allowed me to spend more time outdoors appreciating creation in all its splendour. While most of my attention is directed toward the cultivation of orchids and bromeliads, I continue to be amazed at the bursts of colour from the cattleya orchid (though short lived) and the flowering plants which may sometimes be considered common or ordinary (the hibiscus, the croton, the wild rose bush and the periwinkle). The enjoyment I gain experiencing these wonders, together with the solitude I derive resting beneath the banana trees viewing the turtle and coy ponds after a full morning of weeding, clipping, fertilizing, potting, re-potting, etc. brings the ultimate aura of peace and well being – a time for meditation. From time to time a butterfly appears – the beauty of nature and the creation. I feel truly blessed.
Rosalie Hall
The information is very refreshing and informative to read. While I am not an avid gardener, the potential is developing slowly – as for a beginner I am a “tad” interested in growing spices, rosemary and the like, which both Margy Archer and Rosy Hall are nudging me along, both of whom are my sisters.
Thank you Maria. You should follow your sisters’ advice and get into gardening. You wlll not regret it.