I know I have been talking, talking, talking about this blasted garden I have wanted to get going. Well, today was the day! After pricing, buying, building, mixing, pouring, soaking, planting, watering we finally have a garden. Well, half a garden. I'll plant the other box tonight with the boys, after they get home from school. Can I just say, I believe that the prophet has encouraged us to plant a garden for many many reasons - not just so that we can have food to eat and hopefully put up for later. I have had so much fun with Matt planning and purchasing things. I love being with the kids as they play in the dirt and plant the little seeds, even talk to them to help them grow. Just being able to be in the dirt brings so much joy and satisfaction. I know that so much of how I feel about gardening stems from my own roots. Growing up on a farm, being able to see what the different seasons bring as far as planting and harvesting a crop was always so beautiful to me. Even if I did complain a bit about moving those blasted hand pipe. From the second you put that little seed in the deep, dark earth , to when it pokes up its little shoot to when you are able to see a full crop, there is just something so satisfying about seeing something you have planted and tended, grow. And don't even get me started about all the incredible smells that go along with it. The wet dirt - I'm in heaven! This does so much for my spirit.
So, here you go. I thought you all might enjoy some pictures of the process. Yes, it may be slow, but stick with me. Maybe one of these days you just might the the recipient of a beautiful basket of garden fresh veggies. Love you all!
Thought for the day: Carpe Diem!
4 comments:
Will you come and do a garden in my backyard too? I would love to take care of a garden, but I don't know the first thing about them.
Love you.
Looks good Lindy! I wish it was planting weather up here! I needed your post to inspire me...I was ready to give up! Last year I tilled and planted and weeded and watered and it only produced a small handful of grape tomatoes. I need some help with my soil, but I'm not really sure what it needs! Any advice you want to email me would be greatly appreciated!! Good luck and keep us posted!
i am so excited for your garden!!! i really need to do one!!!
That is so fun! I would love to get some fresh veggies from your garden, bring them on over!
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