I’ve had this ivy plant longer than I’ve been married. In a galaxy far, far away I used to be a nanny for two sweet little children in the metro Washington, DC area. I took the job upon graduating college as a chance to move away from Kansas and to see where life would take me.
I stayed in my adopted family’s house in their guest bedroom, and one of the first things I bought was a plant to brighten my room. I wasn’t even sure what kind of ivy it was that I bought (Swedish ivy? Maybe.), but all I knew was that it thrived. In fact, in thrived so much that I eventually had four glass jars filled with cuttings from this ivy all around my room.
It was a bit like Jack and the Beanstalk.
Life led me to David and marriage and two kids and a dog and a cross-country move. Throughout it all, that mystery ivy survived and flourished and has never been re-potted in all the 26 years I’ve had it. Occasionally I remember to water it, and it resides in our bathroom, perched above our garden tub (only because the tub has a rim long enough for the plant to trail along). I have no idea how it’s managing to hang on for so long, but it’s a nice reminder of how my adult life began so long ago.
i’m participating in 52 photo’s project this week, where the theme is “hearts”.
How wonderful this is, Kate! So many memories in one little plant.
Beautiful image and a lovely story!
Thank you, and thank you for visiting!
What a wonderful way to remember this part of you. I am so impressed you still have it.
Ha! Me too. If it survived 5 moves, two kids, a plant-eating cat and now a dog, it must be magic!
Sounds like this plant is every bit as ‘magic’ as Jack’s beanstalk! We should all be so lucky to have a “pet plant” that follows us everywhere. :~}
Wow, that is amazing! That sounds like a houseplant that even I couldn’t kill, lol. Gardening outside seems to work fairly well for me, but inside, nothing lasts.
This is a new blog format, yes? It is lovely! As is your new header.
Wow, I’m impressed with your plant and your plant growing ability. =) That’s a great picture.
A lovely, simple shot. I love this story!
Thank you.
A beautiful story of this hearty plant.
And such a simple yet stunning capture!
Thank you so much for sharing.