07/08/2026
✨️Miss Bronze Fennel.... a mysteriously enchanting lady...her grey-blue hue & pale yellow umbels are quite magical, especially against the black of night 🌙 ✨️
Her charms met me after a rather disheartening evening... and while I try my best to stay upbeat, reality is much more complex..
For those of you who know me personally, know that I also have a part time gig at a local restaurant, & have been in the service industry for over 20 years, with intermittent breaks during temporary positions in my field of study of natural resource conservation. And let me tell ya, service industry staff experience quite a spectrum of situations & definitely require specific skill sets to endure the often demanding workload & varying treatment by the public, whether you're BOH or waitstaff...
Even still, with all those years behind me, it continues to take the wind out of my sails when I KNOW the level of service that I've offered is top tier, yet the customer in question looks you right in your eyes, smiles, & stiffs you on the tip. Last night, this happened not once, but TWICE! And on my two biggest checks of the evening, of a pretty slow night in general...
Mid shift, I knew I wasn't leaving with much, but those last two checks really broke my night...I left with $36 after tip out & parking meters for 6 hours of my time & effort. 😳 And of course, I know that these kinds of situations are part of the gig, luck of the draw & typically even out with the generosity of others during a shift...but, gosh, I was really feeling disheartened after last night's shift.
With all that said, coming home to my gardens was extra welcomed, especially following the rainy days that kept me from them the past 2 days, & reminds me to continue working hard in the floral realm in efforts to reach a self sustaining level...*sigh*... but we shall carry on! 🌿✨️
🌿Reminder: Perennial Sale!🌿
THIS Saturday & Sunday (11th & 12th) I will have a selection of perennials available to fill in those bare spots in your garden! Both native & several others, will be out for your perusal! $10 each or as marked! Grab 3 $10 pots for $25!
If you'd like to swing by, dm me for my address!