On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eleven pipers piping. One thing I love about plants is the sound that I hear when I’m around them. Sometimes with my ears and other times in my imagination. One of my all time favorites is heather. The rustle, the bristle, the soft, shaking sound of heather. It’s sweet music to my ears. There are so many flowers shaped like bells—snowbells, bluebells, harebells. Standing under a snowbell tree in June I can almost hear the bells, the magical sound weaving through the leaves and branches. Some plants belong in the percussion group. They click and clack, scraping, shaking and drumming. This fits well, as this group is believed to include the oldest musical instruments on earth. Probably made from plants! I also enjoy the papery notes from the poppy, the tiny violins playing in the bleeding hearts and the pop of fireworks from a fresh tomato. What do you hear in your garden?
“There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” —Minnie Aumonier
January 5, 2013 at 5:35 am
Lovely sounds in the garden…right now it is wind and the windchimes. Of course birds and bees but I will pay attention to the sounds of the plants…intriguing!!
January 5, 2013 at 9:20 am
Yes, the wildlife add harmony to the music, making it richer.
January 5, 2013 at 9:14 am
Beautiful photos! I love ‘Bleeding Heart’ and Heather – two of my favourite plants
. And yes, plants are indeed musical which is what makes them such beautiful things.
January 5, 2013 at 9:23 am
I can’t wait for spring! It’s quiet now.