evening gardens: peace or lost tradition?

As the sun sets and twilight settles over my backyard, I’m swept back to the gardens of my childhood. Back then, evenings meant family gathered on the porch, the scent of lilacs drifting on the breeze, and the gentle hum of crickets. Today, my neighbors’ gardens glow with solar lights and automated sprinklers, a far cry from the quiet, hand-tended plots my parents cherished. Sometimes I wonder: have we traded the calming ritual of evening gardening for convenience and technology? In our North American climate, the evening is when the heat finally breaks, making it the perfect time to water tomatoes or share stories over a patch of beans. Yet, in my community, I see more people retreating indoors, missing out on the healing power of dusk among the flowers. Some say modern gardens are more efficient, but I miss the old ways—the slow, mindful tending, the sense of belonging. Is it nostalgia, or have we lost something real? I’d love to hear if you still find peace in your garden at twilight, or if you prefer the new gadgets and glowing lights. Does your community value tradition, or embrace the new? Let’s talk about what evening in the garden means to you. #eveninggarden #traditionvsmodern #gardeningmemories #Gardening