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The Mobile Garden

A seasonal pop-up by the sea

2 min read4 days ago

Clear blue sky with white clouds, green trees, and the blue sea in a lawn. — Photo by author

I’ve always dreamed of having a home with a garden, but living in Hong Kong keeps that a distant dream. Yet, I found my own way to “own” one.

Near my apartment, there is a quiet lawn with beautiful trees by a small pier. One day, I came up with an idea: I bought a camping chair and a small side table to create my own mobile, autumn-edition garden.

A camping chair and small folding table set up on a grassy lawn under tree shade, facing the sea. — Photo by author

A portable camping setup placed on the grass under a canopy of trees. — Photo by author

Whenever the weather permits, I set up “my mobile garden”, sometimes under the tree canopy, sometimes in the warm sunlight, to gaze at the sea.

Just today, the monsoon arrived. Winds swept away the muggy summer air, replacing it with dry, comfortable breezes. Autumn may be shorter than it used to be, but it is here again. How can I let go of this precious opportunity to enjoy a comfortable afternoon in “my garden”?

A first-person view looking down at an open book resting on knees, with a pigeon sitting on the grass nearby. — Photo by author

I read under the soft sunshine, listened to rustling leaves and birds singing, and felt the sea breeze. Even a pigeon came to rest nearby. This simple, peaceful vibe made my day.

I may not have the wealth to own a garden, but I own the happiness of experiencing one. Being able to find this kind of happiness is its own form of wealth.

I love this idea of creating your own little garden wherever life allows you to be, KL . There is something beautiful about realizing that happiness doesn't always come from owning more, but from learning to appreciate what is already around us. The…