The Art of Taking Care of Flowers - Part 2

//Potted//

Touch the soft petals
Close your eyes
Feel the energy of the plant

Clean the leaves with a magic potion for shine
( Mix in two parts water with one part milk )
Wipe the stem gently with water
Treat the plant like a child on the brink of growth

Give it a sip of water everyday
Without fail
Turn and mix the soil
Feel the damp cold earth in your palms

Put manure near the roots
( Twice monthly )
Fill the water till the brim on these occasions

Tell the flower how well it is growing,
Better yet, give it a nick name,
Tell it you're proud and you love it,
Tell it your secrets, they're very good listeners.

Sniff the amazing scent
Close your eyes
Realise the life you have grown.

//Some actual helpful gardening advice with a dash of poetry. For Part One click here. For Part Three click here. //

The Art of Taking Care of Flowers - Part 1

//Plucked//

Cut the bottom of the stems
Softly
While breathing in the sweet scent when the knife touches the green

Remove the dried leaves

Pull out the dead petals
While listening to the rustling sound when your touch meets the green

Get the prettiest vase you can find
Fill it halfway with sparkling water
Put the flowers in
Gently
While looking at the beautiful vision when the vase meets the green

Stand in awe of the beauty
Feel the petals between your fingers
Switch the water everyday to preserve the magic
While smiling every time your gaze meets the colour.

//Some actual helpful gardening advice with a dash of poetry. For Part Two click here. For Part Three click here. //