My Giving Garden

Much to my dismay, I have had little or no time to tend to my vegetable garden. Seems like this summer has been even busier than last year which has kept me from something I love. In spite of the neglect this wonderful garden has somehow nurtured itself.

I was finally able to spend some time there over the past week, and found surprises. On Mother's Day my youngest granddaughter gave me frog and mushroom figurines for the garden. When she was visiting recently she hid them in the plants, and I found them peering out at me as I was cleaning up the garden. It brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart.

As I started weeding and dead heading the flowering herbs, I was pleasantly surprised to find green peppers ready to pick, tomatoes well on their way, and cucumbers starting to appear. Some of the garlic planted last year appeared this spring and is thriving. Right now we are enjoying fresh chives, basil and peppers in our salad, but look forward to the tomatoes and cucumbers.

The truth is, working in the garden nurtures my soul and allows me the solitude to think about life and dream of where it can go. Anything is possible when I have my hands in the earth, weeding the plants. With my mind free from everything else I am able to tap into my creative side. Some of the best ideas have come to me in my vegetable garden or flower bed.

I have made a promise to take more time for this. I owe it to myself, but even more I owe it to the garden. It may not be the best looking garden we have had, however it has chosen to produce and give it's gift to us. How fortunate we are.

 


 



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