Poetic Inspiration
As I was debating with myself about what to write this week, I came across a bit of trivia about Joseph Rudyard Kipling, the English author who wrote “The Jungle Book.” I found that he also wrote a beautiful poem titled ‘The Glory of the Garden.’ This led me to other poets, such as the well known Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Alfred Lord Tennyson and others. I had visions of a new gardening journal, scattered not just with seed packets, culture information and pictures, but now with bits of poetry tossed in between the entries as well. I fell in love with Kipling’s poem and wanted to share it with you. Enjoy your first week of the New Year. May it bring you time to dream of new gardens; new visions of home, happiness and the myriad of colors that come with the changing of the seasons. Joseph Rudyard Kipling, English author was born in Bombay, British India on December 30, 1865. He wrote several enduring favorite children's books including "The Jungle Bo