2024 Gardening Olympics
Is there anything more inspiring and entertaining than watching the Olympics?
There is such a sense of camaraderie. My family has been watching a few events each day, cheering from the couch and marveling at the incredible talent and athleticism of each athlete.
Although most of us will never know what it’s like to compete in front of the entire world, I’d like to take a satirical look at how I would place if there were such a thing as Garden Olympics.
Event: Maintaining Hanging Baskets
Place: DNQ
(Did Not Qualify)
I have the best of intentions when I first get my hanging baskets. I think to myself, “this year, I’m going to deadhead regularly, keep them watered and happy,”
And then somehow they all end up looking rather sad in the summer.
Maybe I don’t care enough about them, while I’m focused on my cut flowers?
Ah well. There’s always next year!
Event: Saving Sweet Peas Seeds
Place: Gold
I have become a master in the sport of saving sweet peas seeds. I’ve even got a new mix coming next year to join the Party Mix seeds
Event: Pulling Weeds
Place: Disqualified
Listen: I’m not great at maintaining a weed-free garden. It’s just not my sport. I would say “I’ll try again next year,” but I am thinking I’m just not cut-out for the life of weed pulling.
Event: Trellising High Climbers
Place: Silver
I may be able to win the gold if I spent a little more time making sure each branch stayed upright and secure to the trellis, but I was a little too distracted this season with attending baseball, jiu jitsu, and piano practices to notice (or care).
Event: Posting Pretty Pictures
Place: Bronze
Some folks have the ability to post 100% pretty pictures, and although I am not at that level, I do tend to show the pretty angles while cropping out all the junk and weeds.
I don’t think I’ll ever earn a gold in this event, and that’s ok!
Event: Bouquet Making
Place: Silver
I have come a long way in my bouquet-making skills, and I’ve gained a lot of confidence, but I don’t think I’m quite at the “gold medal” level yet. I look forward to creating more custom bouquets in the future!
What sort of Olympics would you be participating in, if it were an Olympic sport?
I would love to hear what gardening events you think you’d medal in! Comment below!
