In my ambition to grow wisteria, I ignored all the warnings, much like Dr. Frankenstein with his creation. My hubris blinded me.
I believed I was being cautious, planting it in a safe spot. Yet, I underestimated its vigor and desire to thrive.
It quickly grew beyond my expectations, and I tried to control it by cutting it back. But my efforts were in vain.
I saw the wisteria as a monster, an abomination that needed to be contained or destroyed.
Then, I had a revelation. The wisteria wasn’t a monster; it was simply a life form striving to grow. Its desire for life didn’t make it monstrous.
It was my arrogance and hubris that were monstrous. I was the real monster.
How does this version resonate with you?
And despite the warning, I’ll probably make the same mistake again.
Same here, except I thought I could control mint in the corner of my garden. So many roots!
Friends don’t let friends plant mint.
Friends don’t let friends plant mint in the ground. Pots are perfect for mint, oregano, catnip, etc.
It’s amazing how these herbs can take over if given the chance! Have you had any other gardening adventures?
Kai
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Haha, definitely keep the mint in a pot!
Haha, definitely keep the mint in a pot! The roots can be relentless!
I have raspberries in my garden from my teenage haste… and every year, it’s a battle of slicing down the thorns.
If you’re in the US, consider planting native wisteria instead of Chinese wisteria. It’s much more manageable and won’t go as wild.
I fully intend to do the same. The heart wants what it wants, and my (silly) heart wants wisteria.