There have been so many sweet children willing to volunteer: soil haulers, rakers, planters, waterers, trellis builders, weeders...
...and toddlers who think the entire gardening process is delightful. She will be two next month. I can hardly believe it. Wants nothing to do with being called a big girl. "No! Big Baby!"
::pickling cucumber seedlings::
I'm grateful for big boys who see the wonder and excitement in growing a garden. Ben had quite a nice garden of his own years ago and I'm so happy to see him tending this one just as lovingly. There is great healing in growing things and working with one's hands. He wakes up every morning and waters the beds faithfully.
:: young celery::
::pinching the suckers from the tomato plants::
We have broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, hungarian wax peppers, banana peppers, spring lettuce, romaine, pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and strawberries. When the early lettuce is finished, I will plant string beans. And wax beans. I so love wax beans.
What's growing in your garden?
