Garden update

Well after a weekend of major rain fall, I was sure that some of the seeds we planted had washed out. But to my delight, I have radishes and beets up. The potatoes are doing quite well also. I put in the watermelon, cantaloupe, and beans last night. I plan to finish up with all the plants by this weekend. The weeding in the flower beds is now complete and I will soon add mulch and some new flowers.

In the Garden

I have developed a love for gardening in the past 3 years. When I was a young boy I hated it when I was asked to help in the garden. Tilling, planting, weeding, watering, picking, and so on just did not seem like much fun. Now after many years have gone by, I love to work the soil, till it, sow the seeds, water the plants when needed. I do not even mind the weeding. And in the fall when the harvest is ready, I don't mind picking and digging. We have a rather large garden. I liken the garden to your Christian walk. It is a lot of work but the end reward is worth it. As Christians Christ has chosen us but we must work on walking in faith with Him. In the garden you plant the seeds but you must work to get the harvest.

So far this year I have planted the potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, squash, spaghetti squash, radishes, and beets. Rain prevented me from this evening's plans to plant watermelon, cantaloupe, and beans. I plan to plant tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, and pumpkins by the end of the week.

I have also taken on the flower garden this year. I have been working each evening getting the weeds out and ready to add new flowers and lay down mulch. I will attempt to keep you all posted on the progress of both the vegetable and flower gardens.