Wisteria Confession

General
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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?

2

I can’t help but laugh at this! :rofl: Sometimes, I tell my teenagers, “The real lesson here is that the true monsters are inside each and every one of us.” :rofl::heart:

3

And despite the warning, I’ll probably make the same mistake again.

4

Same here, except I thought I could control mint in the corner of my garden. So many roots! :sweat_smile:

5

Friends don’t let friends plant mint. :sweat_smile:

6

Friends don’t let friends plant mint in the ground. Pots are perfect for mint, oregano, catnip, etc. :sweat_smile:

7

It’s amazing how these herbs can take over if given the chance! Have you had any other gardening adventures?

8

Haha, definitely keep the mint in a pot! :sweat_smile:

9

Haha, definitely keep the mint in a pot! The roots can be relentless! :tired_face:

10

I have raspberries in my garden from my teenage haste… and every year, it’s a battle of slicing down the thorns. :sweat_smile:

11

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. :herb:

12

I fully intend to do the same. The heart wants what it wants, and my (silly) heart wants wisteria. :cherry_blossom: