Gloria had an appreciation for life's simple joys.  

She saw enchantment in migrational birds, returning after a long winter’s journey. Gloria welcomed these winged creatures, one generation after another, to eat, drink and dance outside her windows.

In the summer she was known to cut small bouquets of flowers, keeping them always fresh on the kitchen table.

Canning jam was a one of her specialties. 

Though her favorite jam, too precious to give away, was elderberry.  She protected the wild bush growing along her properties from the cities utility crew, and their undiscriminating eye for edible bushes.  As was her way, by the time she had explaining such matters, they didn't dare disturb this elders Elderberry.

Plant List

 1. Elderberry - for the birds and canning 2. pre-existing Rhubarb - she harvested every spring 3. Echinacea - cut flowers on her birthday, pollinator magnate, represents maintaining a strong sense of self. 4. Raspberry- a favorite of hers to harvest 5. Tiger Lily- transplanted originally from her families farm.