John and I planted about 14 tomato plants today and started on another 14 (this is after John planted about 28 of them by himself). I’ll share this process soon, but for now, check out the gifts John gave me before I left his backyard. I scored three radishes, two spring onions, many beautiful romaine leaves, and a jar of pickled beets canned by John’s wife. Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
These gifts remind me of a few Proverbs:
Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward. ~Proverbs 12:14
Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table. ~Proverbs 14:23
Work your garden—you’ll end up with plenty of food; play and party—you’ll end up with an empty plate. ~Proverbs 28:19 (Ha!)
Hard work does have its rewards. While spending the afternoon digging in dirt doesn’t seem much like work to me, I did get “manure tea” all over my hands today (more on that in another post). But when I’m rewarded with veggies plucked straight out of God’s good earth…well, it’s totally worth getting a little horse manure under my fingernails.
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There is nothing more “Rewarding” than harvesting your own crops! Hooray for gardening 🙂
I’m learning so much! Gardening is worth the effort. 🙂
I completely agree!
Nothing makes me happier than digging in the fresh dirt with my bare hands – even manure (well composted of course)!!! Congrats! Sounds like you are having a blast!
Thanks! I am having so much fun and learning a lot! Digging and planting was the best part of my day yesterday. 🙂
you really did have a LOT of manure under the fingernails haha:)
It’s a good thing I washed my hands before we made dinner. 🙂
Awww, Ra! “Manure tea” all over your lovely little hands! But when I see the pics of the beautiful veggies–it’s worth it.
VERY worth it! But I’m still trying to get stuff out from underneath my fingernails. Next time I’m wearing gloves!
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