Dream turtle garden for water & box turtles

TortsNTurtles

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I have a bench on the side of my house and I can put my feet up on the ledge of the garden. As I sit there and drink my tea, little by little each head comes out from hiding and they all gather near my feet for a a treat. I wrote a little poem about the garden.

The Turtle Garden
In my yard there is a gate and beyond that gate is a little bit of heaven.
As I walk through the gate, I leave all my troubles behind. I am not afraid or anxious.
I sit on the bench, in the shade, and put my feet up on the small stone ledge.
The fragrant smell of flowers, of all different colors and species, surround me as I sip my tea.
Now I am at peace.
After a while I see a tiny head peaking out from under a hosta plant. From under a moss covered log, I see another little familiar face. Little, by little they all come out to see if I have a treat for them.
This is the Turtle Garden. A happy place. There is peace and beauty here in this garden.
On a hot Summer day I can always find one or two sitting under a plant, or chasing mosquito lava, in the cool waters of the small pond.
Each little inhabitant has a distinct personality and purpose. Some are bold and unafraid. Some are anxious and untrusting. One is possessive of her garden, and does not tolerate strangers here. Some are timid and shy.
But they all have the one thing in common. They are loved. They are home, here in the Turtle Garden.

@terryo can I have your permission to copy this and frame it this for my room? I still love this poem.
 

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Ok, I have my baby box turtles yeah! That also gives me time to start working on their turtle garden at a relaxing pace not under pressure a little at a time until they are old enough to be out there permanently. I really like the gnome garden theme for the turtle garden. Some of the gnome house ideas would make cute hides. I would also love to add a few gnome riding a turtle statues to the outside enclosure. Here are some Pintrest ideas https://www.pinterest.com/explore/garden-gnomes/ . Does anyone else have a themed outdoor enclosure? Spring is almost here and I can't wait to begin working on my dream turtle garden !!!
 

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Oh wow....where did you get that? Of course you can do whatever you want. Did I post that somewhere? I write short essay's and stories and sometimes I put them on face book. Is that where you got it from?

OK....senile here. I just saw the post with the poem. I forgot that I posted it.....it happens when you're old.
 

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Great plan, the extreme cold in the east hope hibernating turtles will be alright. Here in Calgary Alberta there are no wild box turtles, winters are just too harsh.
 

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Here I am again snuggled with a Cappuccino by the fire planning my turtle garden. They had a small turtle garden the last summers so coming back to this post to start planning for the big garden. They are just turning two so will be in one more winter before I have them out permanently. So this year I want to start the big garden. I am enjoying going back through the post but also hoping to see some more beautiful box turtle gardens and ideas to add.
 

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