As an avid gardener, I have always wanted to write a piece that reminded me of my garden. Whether I am pruning or planting or pulling weeds, gardening is a meditative experience for me. I love the quiet, the solitude, the time to think, and sometimes the opportunity to work out a compositional idea. I enjoy the beauty of the flowers and strolling around the yard to see which plants are blooming on a particular day. The garden is constantly changing through the days, through the seasons, thro...