Garden

One of the most pleasuable things about living in a climate such as Cyprus is the ability to grow so many different type of plants that seem to thrive here. So when I moved here the first thing I did was plant a variety from palm trees, lemon and orange trees to rose bushes and some that I don't know the names of off hand. Over all I have 50 different types of plants and shrubs.

I was so excited about my garden even though it cost me a little fortune. I anticipated the first rains and watching my garden mature was exciting. Now, however it has matured to the point of intolerance on my part. The amount of work it takes to maintain it is unbelievable. It seems like overnight it can turn into a jungle!

I have a pool that I surrounded by my beautiful trees - nice idea - not great for keeping my pool clean! Between the irrigation system going beserk and overwatering them which led to dirt and mud seeping from the pots around the pool area to the falling leaves and flowers and bees that now occupy one of them it is a full time job. I am slowly starting to resent my garden! I like it, but am overwhelemed by the amount of work I need to do to keep my space around my home clean and tidy.

Since Cyprus is especially dusty in the summer and especially muddy in the winter, cleaning becomes a daunting and never ending task. I love plants, trees and flowers espeically fruit trees but I now realize that I will have to spend one whole day of my weekend devoted to caring for it. That old saying "the grass isn't always greener on the other side" will literally come true in my case if I don't manage to devote that day to care for it all! Wish me luck!