Controversy Project
Gardening of life.
I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with a gardener. She truly knows how to garden, and is known for her gardening skills. I was very curious about this person who lived in a very different world than I did, because in my mind, gardening was nothing more than the pruning and nurturing of plants, and it didn't seem to require much wisdom. However, I couldn't help but ask her, "You have been gardening for many years, what kind of person knows how to garden?" What is the highest level of gardening? The experienced horticulturist replied with a smile: "The highest level of gardening can be described as 'harmony'. The best form of gardening is when plants grow naturally and in harmony with the environment, as if they had never been artificially carved. Such horticultural works not only beautify the environment, but also reflect the vitality of plants and the beauty of nature. Secondary horticulture is the emphasis on form, through careful design, so that plants become the visual focal point and attract people's attention. Poor gardening, on the other hand, is over-pruning, destroying the natural form of plants and even harming their health. The worst kind of gardening is to ignore the growth laws of plants and forcibly change their growth environment, causing plants to wither or even die. ”
I was fascinated by the gardener's words, and she continued: "Isn't this the same as your art of painting? Poor paintings are often a collection of colors and lines, losing the artist's personality. A good painting is the harmonious use of color and line, which makes people feel the artist's emotions and thoughts when appreciating. The most outstanding paintings are the natural expression of the painter's inner world, and the viewer seems to be in dialogue with the painter's soul when viewing them. "What an insight! I couldn't help but sigh: "But isn't the job of a horticulturist to make a fuss about plants?" The horticulturist shook his head and said, "Gardening is not just about pruning plants, it is about living in harmony with nature on a deeper level. By understanding the growth habits of plants and planning the space wisely, we can create an environment that is both beautiful and ecological. Deeper gardening is to enhance the relationship between man and nature, through gardening activities, people learn to respect nature, enjoy the fun of coexistence with nature, such gardening is the real art. ”
The gardener concluded: "Aren't you painters also gardeners? Third-rate paintings are the accumulation of skills, second-rate paintings are the expression of emotions, and first-rate paintings are the communication of souls. In this way, do you understand gardening? "I was impressed by the wisdom of this female gardener and was ashamed of her initial misunderstandings. Leaving the horticulturist's studio, I walked home with a sense of awe for nature and a love for life. I realized that true beauty, whether gardening or other arts, comes from a deep understanding and respect for life and nature.