O ye Sun and Moon, oh ye beans and roses, oh ye jigs and juleps, Bless ye the Lord, Praise Him and Magnify Him Forever. Amen. – Virginia Cary Hudson, “Gardening,” O Ye Jigs & Juleps!, 1962
Land, then, is not merely soil; it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals. – Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. – Mirabel Osler
Food is fuel and not a solution to anything other than giving your body nutrients. I love chocolate like the next girl, but its not going to change my situation. – Gabrielle Reece
For years, I never knowingly went on a holiday. When I travelled, it was for work. Now I am a huge advocate, particularly to places which have amazing wildlife, such as Antarctica, India and Patagonia. – Miranda Richardson