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.