Can y’all believe it?
It turns out I’m crazy about gardening.
We started planting our veggie garden this past weekend and I will have you know that I’m totally into it. We planted peppers, squash, broccoli, lettuce, green beans, okra, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and watermelons. I even did some of it all by myself. My husband was swelling with pride in his never-planted-a garden-before-and-had-no-idea-how-to-do-it bride. I’ve come a long way, kids. The next time you see me, I might even have on a pair of those weird gardening shoes. I wonder if they come in leopard print?
Another thing I’m finding myself interested in? Flowers. Yep – I’m totally amazed. My country bumpkin of a husband has been teaching me all about annuals, perennials, planting and feeding. And I’m not bored. At all. I have even gone so far as to google about flower gardens. I purchased some hanging plants from one of our local farmer’s market type places and I’m in love with them. They smell so good and they look so pretty and they just make me happy. I even got a steal of a deal for them. That makes me just love them even more.
Speaking of that….I’m amazed at how much cheaper it is to grow your own produce. It’s unbelievable. Where has this whole gardening thing been my whole life? Goodness.
But I know what you might be thinking…. Gardening can be hard work. The weeds. Keeping out the rabbits. Plants dieing. The watering. The canning. I know, I know. I’m sure I’ll run into some snags here and there. But I think I’ll learn a lot too. Plus – I’m sensing that it will give me all sorts of blog posts ideas. There’s so many comparisons to be made between tending a garden and tending a heart for Jesus. I’m getting all inspired and excited just thinking about it.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to water my pink petunias 🙂
Hey, I actually LOVE the gardening shoes ( I have a pair) but not the gardening! I asked for the Topsy Turvy tomato planter "as seen on TV" for mother's day. I think I was scarred as a child from stringing too may green beans at my grandparent's farm! I do miss the homegrown produce, however. Happy Mother's Day! ps One of the kickers for "The OSU" goes to our church. His parents are in our SS class. Go Bucks!
I am a late bloomer in the gardening department–I need to finish planting but I have 5 new box gardens and am so excited!
Your joy is always contagious! 🙂
I love flowers, too. Not so great with them, but I love them! And we are trying to grow a few things for the first time this year, too, as far as veggies go. We'll see! 🙂
Blessings to your garden and your sweet heart!
Love,
K
How fun to share in your excitement over your gardening! I've always been a city girl but in my heart I've often thought about doing some gardening. I have some very pretty flowers in my yard but have never done a vegetable garden. But with this economy, I think that's a great idea. I also love fresh herbs and hate paying for a bag, using it for one recipe and then throwing it away. I think it would so cool to just clip from your garden for a particular recipe.
BTW, I found a great blog called Down to Earth. This woman has gone back to simple living and shares lots of tips, etc. It's so different from most other blogs. Here's the link: http://down—to—earth.blogspot.com. I think she's from New Zealand. You may enjoy it since you're becoming a country girl! Lol.
Hey Kate,
What a blesed friend you are indeed! We so appreciate your prayers. Hope you are well and will continue to enjoy the pretty pink flowers.