Their shine, glossiness, vivid colors always attract me, fills my heart with cheerfulness. For past so many years I used to think I do not have it in me. They are too delicate, too precious, and I am incapable of acquiring them, taking care of them. I used to look at them in other’s homes and could feel the pride with which the person showcased them. I was every time left wondering, can I even own one?
My mother’s hands are magical, she can even turn a stone into a living thing. For that matter all my uncles and aunts, even my cousins from the maternal side have it in them. All of them have green thumb. In case of me only, this dominant trait from my mother’s side turned into a recessive trait. I have a brown thumb.
All these days, I was scared that I will kill them if I cannot take care of them properly. But I overcame my apprehensions and started getting pots and plants. I googled and have done thorough research on how to become a gardener. I joined groups where balcony gardening is discussed. Now I can easily identify the various indoor and outdoor plants. I know now when a plant is under-watered or over-watered. I know the sunlight loving and shade loving plants.
I am trying hellbent to prove myself wrong that I have brown thumb. Most of my early mornings are spent nowadays caring for my newbies. I regularly water them, look for any bugs, spray them with fertilizers. Cleaning the pots of dry leaves everyday have become a ritual for me. Taking care of the plants gives me immense pleasure. Every morning my first job is to have a look at my small balcony garden.
Colorful blooms fill the heart with an inexplainable joy. Sweet smell of the flowers fill the air with freshness. New leaf, colorful foliage just brings a smile. Nurturing after the plants is like caring for any other living being. There is a connect with the plants. I can feel it; if they are sad or even when they are happy. They radiate the cheerfulness in me. In trying to prove a point to myself, I found a new love, a passion and of course I am very happy about it.
