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Jacqueline's avatar

Oh I just took a lovely deep breath, reading that. Didn't even know I needed to take it. Gardening can too easily feel like a chore. But pottering sounds divine.

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Casey Lister's avatar

Aw I'm so glad to hear that! Yes it totally changes how you feel about it, dont you think! Pottering is one of my all time favourite pastimes, the best feeling!

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Lisa Dixon's avatar

'Let your garden come to you', love it, perfect!

Needed this advice as frustrated with my large backyard with jungles of couch and kikuyu that I am trying to tame (Sydney) and it's too hot and humid to do anything!

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Casey Lister's avatar

ohhh I feel your pain with the couch! I thought we had eradicated all of ours but I have recently seen it's totally invaded one last bed, such an annoying grass! I'm choosing to ignore it for now and focus on my blooming canna lilies instead haha

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Solomiia Buchan's avatar

This philosophy also applies to cleaning. On Sunday morning, I simply walk around the house and tend whatever jumps at me, water plants, put washing away. But I time it though to ensure I don’t spend the entire day “pottering”around the house.

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Casey Lister's avatar

This is so true! If I make a cuppa, light a candle and put some nice music on suddenly cleaning feels like an enjoyable, cathartic experience! haha

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