Quote by Alfred Austin

There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder.

There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly

Summary

This quote suggests that humility is essential in the realm of gardening. It highlights how even experienced gardeners can make mistakes and be humbled by nature. No matter how knowledgeable or experienced one may be, nature has a way of humbling people through unexpected errors or oversights in their gardening efforts. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the need for humility and a willingness to learn and adapt from one's mistakes when engaging with the ever-changing principles of nature in gardening.

By Alfred Austin

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