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The Garden of Plenty
March/24/08 09:29 PM Filed in: Paxton says
According to the calendar – it’s Spring!
Unfortunately, I’m still hiding under three
layers of clothes, sipping hot tea and fervently
hoping the woodpile holds out. I am SO ready for
Spring! Balmy days, birds, blossoms and breezes!
And gardens! Did I mention gardens?
To be honest – I’m not known for my green thumb. In fact, my darling husband chuckles each year as I purchase seeds, plants, soil and such. He calls it “Our annual sacrifice to the gardening gods”. He does this because, by mid-July, all will be dead.
Every year.
Yup.
I’m really more of a “black thumb” kind of gal. Still – I’ve had at least two girlfriends who were known to have killed artificial plants. Now THAT takes some doing. I’ve NEVER killed an artificial plant. [I don’t actually OWN any artificial plants – but I’m sure I WOULDN’T kill them, anyway!]
My point being – there’s hope for me! And this year – is MY year to garden!
Seriously!
This year I dig an actual vegetable garden, start plants from seeds, and grow a wonderful vegetable & flower & herb garden – and can/freeze/dry the bountiful results!
WILL YOU STOP LAUGHING!!!
I’m positive – THIS is my year. I have a new affinity with the earth – I’m not trying to force my will on the soil, merely work in its best interest. I’m starting seeds in eggshells, we’re building a compost bin [I purchased a worm composting system and worms several years ago – they’re dead, too], and are planning to buy a few chickens, as well! Fresh eggs, extra compost – what could be better??? [At least – if I kill the chickens – it’s dinner!]
Yup! This year, I have a plan! I make excellent plans. Always have. I’m one fantastic plan maker, all right!
It’s the follow-up, or more accurately, my failure to follow-up, that de-rails me. The old me, that is.
It’s funny – part of me is laughing at the idealistic fool who lurks inside me, and yet I absolutely believe we do NOT have to repeat old patterns. If I really want this year to be my year of abundance – my garden – and my life – will indeed overflow. I simply need to do the small things, everyday. I need to not get bored, give up, or feel overwhelmed by my choices.
Instead, I will be grateful for the gifts in my garden and in my life.
It is time.
Namaste.
And gardens! Did I mention gardens?
To be honest – I’m not known for my green thumb. In fact, my darling husband chuckles each year as I purchase seeds, plants, soil and such. He calls it “Our annual sacrifice to the gardening gods”. He does this because, by mid-July, all will be dead.
Every year.
Yup.
I’m really more of a “black thumb” kind of gal. Still – I’ve had at least two girlfriends who were known to have killed artificial plants. Now THAT takes some doing. I’ve NEVER killed an artificial plant. [I don’t actually OWN any artificial plants – but I’m sure I WOULDN’T kill them, anyway!]
My point being – there’s hope for me! And this year – is MY year to garden!
Seriously!
This year I dig an actual vegetable garden, start plants from seeds, and grow a wonderful vegetable & flower & herb garden – and can/freeze/dry the bountiful results!
WILL YOU STOP LAUGHING!!!
I’m positive – THIS is my year. I have a new affinity with the earth – I’m not trying to force my will on the soil, merely work in its best interest. I’m starting seeds in eggshells, we’re building a compost bin [I purchased a worm composting system and worms several years ago – they’re dead, too], and are planning to buy a few chickens, as well! Fresh eggs, extra compost – what could be better??? [At least – if I kill the chickens – it’s dinner!]
Yup! This year, I have a plan! I make excellent plans. Always have. I’m one fantastic plan maker, all right!
It’s the follow-up, or more accurately, my failure to follow-up, that de-rails me. The old me, that is.
It’s funny – part of me is laughing at the idealistic fool who lurks inside me, and yet I absolutely believe we do NOT have to repeat old patterns. If I really want this year to be my year of abundance – my garden – and my life – will indeed overflow. I simply need to do the small things, everyday. I need to not get bored, give up, or feel overwhelmed by my choices.
Instead, I will be grateful for the gifts in my garden and in my life.
It is time.
Namaste.