Our Work is Paying Off

It was a lot of work at the beginning to plant, to lay down tons of cardboard and mulch, but all that work is paying off! The garden is beautiful this year. I was working last night tying up tomatoes to stakes and looked around an almost weed-free garden. I almost cried when I saw the squash and other vines looking so pretty in the middle of the patch, blooming and putting forth fruit. The grapes vines are covered with grapes this year. The herbs are overflowing their containers and the corn is already tasseling. Broccoli is coming along nicely and the cabbage plants are beautiful. I think all the potatoes we planted this year will feed the whole neighborhood. Everywhere I look, there is a potato coming up.



The strawberries are done except for an occasional berry tucked under the leaves. But, I picked green beans, squash and an onion to cook for supper. Thanks to the dedication and all the hard work from our gardeners, this year is the best garden ever. And thanks to God for all the rain we have had this year so far. We have not had to spend a day watering the plants like last year at this time. Gardening is enjoyable and rewarding when the harvest starts coming in.