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Energy Quote by Donna Goddard

“Gardens take many years to make. One cannot just plant stuff and presto—there is a garden. No, gardens have energy. Like houses, they become part of the energy field of the family living in them, particularly the person who has cared for them the most. That is why I love old gardens and houses…” quote by Donna Goddard
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““Gardens take many years to make. One cannot just plant stuff and presto—there is a garden. No, gardens have energy. Like houses, they become part of the energy field of the family living in them, particularly the person who has cared for them the most. That is why I love old gardens and houses. They have life. The regular ups, downs, joys, and sorrows of life all mingle together to create a long-term energy field that can be resurrected and used for good and positive purposes.””

Donna Goddard

About This Quote

Source Interview: Gardening Philosophy, 2019

Gardens embody the energy of their caretakers, reflecting life's ups and downs, and can be harnessed for positive outcomes.

In simple terms: Gardens hold the energy of those who tend them.

Key Takeaway

Nurture gardens to nurture life.

Themes

nature energy legacy

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • home gardening
  • urban farms
  • family traditions

Key Concepts

ecology psychology intergenerational influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “energy field” mean to you?
  • How can garden care affect personal wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Energy field concept may be metaphorical, not scientifically measurable.

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