Spring has erupted like a giant bloated zit. And that means I’ve procrastinated long enough and had better get busy on my garden for the year. Gardening is wonderful exercise and this 50 year old wad I happily call my bod really needs some moving around. Having a garden to keep me occupied is the perfect activity to keep me fit and manly while keeping me out of trouble. With any luck I just might even successfully grow something edible which would be nice. Even nicer would be if I can keep the critters from getting it first. They always think of my garden as their personal buffet for some reason. I do like cute and cuddly animals but don’t let their good looks fool you! They’re mischievous little cusses. So much so they are fixing to riot if I don’t provide drinks and a dessert line. It’s really getting out of hand!
But nonetheless, I firmly believe that every artist ought to keep and tend a garden because it’s a totally zen experience that helps to relax and soothe one’s creative spirit. Plus working in the garden is an excellent excuse to put off making art. I use that excuse all the time which is why I never have much art to show! I’ll personally confess that working a garden can really wear a fella out. So I’m often just too darn pooped to creatively inspire myself to do anything more strenuous than binge watch YouTube videos all evening.
For art bums like me that sounds like the perfect artistic life! Why don’t you give it a shot and see if you don’t fall in love with it? You’ll be glad you did. And so will all the hungry critters of the world who will thank you by pooping on your sidewalk.
