The Garden's Bounty
It seems like we started planting our garden only a few weeks ago. How could we be so far along in the season already? Even if it does not seem possible, I know that it's true as the days are getting shorter and the nights a bit cooler. And even though we are not ready for these changes there is nothing we can do.
A few things we plant from seed, but many others we buy already started and ready to put in the ground. It helps sometimes to have things well on their way. Even with a head start on some things it has been an interesting gardening year for sure. We have an abundance of tomatoes, and many cucumbers that will be ready to eat soon. The green beans came fast and were plentiful until recently. Unfortunately they will be done within a week, but they have been delicious and we were able to freeze some to enjoy when colder weather arrives.
Other things did not fare so well. The peas were pitiful; out of six plants we may end up with 3-4 eggplants, and we have yet to perfect the art of growing garlic. I am hoping that at least 3 survive. I finally put my basil in a pot and brought it inside as it did not seem to like being in the garden this year. Perhaps there was too much rain for it. The oregano, sage and chives always do extremely well and threatened to take over one end of the garden, but I have given up on cilantro as over the past 3 years it has always ended up dead within a month.
I may never be a master gardener but I do enjoy the time that I spend there. On a beautiful sunny day when it is only me, the plants and the bees, the solitude brings peace to my soul. The rewards as the season progresses are worth all the work that a garden requires. I will miss my quiet time with the plants, bees and sunshine, so I will cherish any time that I have left.
A few things we plant from seed, but many others we buy already started and ready to put in the ground. It helps sometimes to have things well on their way. Even with a head start on some things it has been an interesting gardening year for sure. We have an abundance of tomatoes, and many cucumbers that will be ready to eat soon. The green beans came fast and were plentiful until recently. Unfortunately they will be done within a week, but they have been delicious and we were able to freeze some to enjoy when colder weather arrives.
Other things did not fare so well. The peas were pitiful; out of six plants we may end up with 3-4 eggplants, and we have yet to perfect the art of growing garlic. I am hoping that at least 3 survive. I finally put my basil in a pot and brought it inside as it did not seem to like being in the garden this year. Perhaps there was too much rain for it. The oregano, sage and chives always do extremely well and threatened to take over one end of the garden, but I have given up on cilantro as over the past 3 years it has always ended up dead within a month.
I may never be a master gardener but I do enjoy the time that I spend there. On a beautiful sunny day when it is only me, the plants and the bees, the solitude brings peace to my soul. The rewards as the season progresses are worth all the work that a garden requires. I will miss my quiet time with the plants, bees and sunshine, so I will cherish any time that I have left.
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