“A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though ...” — Dogen Quote

“A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.”

“Do not think you will necessarily be aware of your own enlightenment.”

“Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.”

“The flower that smells the sweetest is shy and lowly.”

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”

“I adore gardening and plan to take it up properly when I have a bit more time on my hands. Until then, I love pottering in garden centres. I'm totally low maintenance. I don't ask for fancy plants, just basic, long-lasting shrubs that look nice. But I am particular about flowers.”