Green

A green thumb.
I don't have one, except for when I make pesto. Gardening is one of the few things that I don't do well. I am reminded of this daily as I live between two gardeners. Each with a different gardening style, but the bottom line is they grow things!
I on the other hand don't. I kill plants. But each Spring I decide to garden. "Event Season" at my house seems to cause this mission to bloom.
The past few weeks been readying the courtyard and porches for Bitsy's prom "Mocktail" party. I have been working outside in the garden, pulling weeds that seem to thrive in the gravel lined courtyard, trimming ivy, and making daily trips to Lowe's, Home Depot, and every other garden center in town.
Plants don't live in the ground for me. They reside in pots. Pots that can be hidden away when their contents wither, pots that can be easily spruced up again. Pots that claim to retain water. Pots that I wish never required watering. Watering, that is where I fail.
Miserably.
Oh, I start out being attentive and caring and continue to be, until the date of whatever party we are hosting arrives. Then my plants receive a Death Sentence.


As soon as the party date has passed I quickly become like a child who has lost interest in a toy. My gardening wanes in direct proportion to the temperature increasing. Suddenly going outside to water plants becomes, well, WORK. So I don't. As the days go by, blooms fade, green leaves begin to wilt, and the only thing that grows is my guilt.

What do I do? Why I steer clear of the windows lest I might catch a glimpse of that thirsting plant. I keep shutters closed and the only thing I draw are the drapes shut.
But this year I have new resolve. I am going to try harder. Be diligent in my watering, weeding and plant nurturing.
After all, if I can "Farmville", surely I can certainly garden.

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Check out this week's crop of growing events!

Tues- Live at 5 Concert Series featuring Burnt Bacon 5-8PM
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame continues their homegrown concert series each Tuesday in April 5-8PM $10 admission. Free to members


Weds- Cox Capitol Theatre- Dinner and a Classic screens True Grit.
John Wayne always stirs up JL's jealous green goblin. 5:30PM $17.50

Thurs-NewTownMacon Get Down doesn't cost you any $ green
This week's GetDown is at the GCSU Building located at 433 Cherry St 5th Floor
with music by David Milligan 5:30-7Pm Free

Thurs- Starbucks is giving back and saving a tree or two. Bring your travel coffee mug to any Starbucks and get FREE coffee. 4AM-10Pm


Friday- Fired Works Preview Party 6-9PM
Be the first to buy functional and sculptural ceramics by 58 artists. The $25 ticket includes a lot of fun for a little green. Dinner by Market City Cafe, beer and wine, and live music from Chris Bartlett. For more information call Macon Arts 478-743-6940.


Sat- Historic Macon's Preservation is Conservation!
Participate in a green field day where vendors from across the region will have green products and services on display that can help make your home energy efficient.

Sat- City Market on the Green is oriented towards local growers, artisans, and creative crafts. Purchase handmade soaps, baked goods, cheeses, produce and more. Located on Poplar Street Plaza between 3rd and MLK 9AM-1PM

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SAVE THE DATES

April 22- SoChilicious Supper Club an underground dinner experience 7-10 PM
April 24-25- The Pan African Festival at Tatnall Square Park 10AM- Sundown
April 24- Asylum Grand Opening Featuring SuperStar DJ Ros- Invitation only
April 30-May 1 Joe Negri with Howard Paul and Ben Tucker at the Jazz Corner
May 1- Kentucky Derby Theme Party at the Cox Capitol Theatre 5PM tickets $10-$20


May 14- Bryan Adams performs at the Grand Opera House 8PM