The
last couple of years have been a disappointment in gardening. Spring started
out well with the garden going in and for the first month things grew. Then the
heat would set in and no amount of watering would keep the plants growing. It
was very disheartening. But this year is worth every minute of hard work! Spring
was filled with rain and not only the garden but the hay fields have
flourished. Green is everywhere for the first summer in several years.
We
are so hopeful that we are already planning a bigger garden for next year. Why do we allow a little success to inspire
us to expand? It’s just the rural way! Farmers and Ranchers like to see things
grow. We love every minute of what we do and knowing that crops and livestock
grow in direct relation to how much hard work we put into it is satisfying
beyond words.
Long
ago when I was a kid my grandfather grew potatoes in a tower of used tires. As
they grew he would add a tire and more dirt. Before he was done the potato bed
would be five or six tires high. To harvest he would take off a tire and brush
away the soil revealing the potatoes. This is my plan for next year, gathering
up used tires and planting the way my grandfather planted. That and praying for
more rain between now and then. For the present I plan on having some tomatoes
and squash for dinner. How does your garden grow?
For
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