Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Gardening, Why Bother?

Well, last August we lost most of our garden to frost...yes, even before the produce was ready to eat. If I remember correctly, we did eat one tomato and had some fresh potatoes, but that was the extent of it.
This summer we haven't had much rain, so we are being challenged in the gardening endeavors again! Back to my original question...why bother? I know why...because there is something inside of me that loves to watch things grow and I seem to have a need (or a satisfaction) of taking care of plants...almost like an extension of mothering?? Another idea is that it is a challenge. I never know what "mother nature" will throw at me and I am willing to take her on. And, the outcome is never certain and to me that is exciting.

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