Our garden

So we have been spending a great deal of time in our garden. This yard is enough work for at least 2 people- working full time since it has been years since it was tended to in entirety. We do a little here and there, when we can.Adams parents and aunt have even done a great deal. I have been making intentional effort to garden on days when I feel particularly good, since the kids like to be outside anyway. Gavin usually walks around , says hi to the neighbor dog and plays on his slide. He even likes to help mulch. I have even been giving the kids money to help me mulch from a giant pile we have on the side yard- from all the tree cutting that took place earlier this year. Our garden is definitely a joint effort. Some plants we raised from seedlings, others were given us by granny. I have tilled large garden beds and ripped out more bulb plants than I want to remember. I have even mowed with a push mower- for the first time in my entire life I have mowed a lawn. Push mowers are not easy to push either. I also recently used a weed-wacker.  And did I mention our compost pile? Or the chickens? I have definitely been doing my share of dirty work lately. But it's nice. I know that it will all pay off soon as we are lounging on a summer night eating fresh picked raspberries, or maybe a blackberry crumble. I am already enjoying all the lettuce for salads and I remember how much Zoe has enjoyed shelling fava beans. There will be many sugar snap peas, pole beans, and lush tomatoes as well. And pretty soon our pears and plums will be ripe. Yes, it is all worth it.

Although many mornings I have been coaxed by the kids outside way to early, and with a giant mug of coffee in hand I look around intimidated by what I see...I scratch my head and wonder how in the world this yard will ever be completely cleaned up and who is actually going to do it...

Comments

[Nichole]

lovely scenes from the garden and your new banner is so cute!