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| Browsing seed catalogs makes me hungry for a huge garden! |
Yesterday, we spent some time out on
the plains with Grandma and Grandpa. Grandpa loves gardening just as
much as I do, probably more. While we were there, the seed catalogs
were pulled out, which set my mind to spinning. Oh my gosh, the
variety in those catalogs make you want to quit your job and grow the
awesomest garden that ever existed.
On the way home, I told Gary that we
should just plow up the whole back yard next year and plant, plant,
plant. Oh, the fabulous veggies we could grow and sell and give away
and taste and nourish ourselves with! We could have berry bushes,
grape vines, herbs of all kinds and gorgeous flowers everywhere. We
could have pots and raised beds and regular beds and fountains
and....
Whoa there. Let's not get carried away.
I have Lupus and Rheumatoid, which isn't exactly conducive to
gardening on a large scale. I have to remind myself from time to time
that more garden means more maintenance. The planting isn't bad. I
can handle it. It's getting out there every day in the sun with Lupus
that's the problem. Sure, I can utilize shade and sunscreen. Still, a
garden like the one I dream of requires at least an 8 hour day of
hard labor.
It's just not happening right now. So,
maybe I'll just grow a few awesome things each year. Or maybe, I'll
grow more variety, but less quantity. Or maybe, I'll buy some awesome lights and garden at night. LOL Only time will tell. One thing
is for sure, though. After looking over all the seed catalogs, I will
try to grow as much as is humanly possible without killing myself in
the process. I just can't help it, you guys. Wish me luck!
