Garden 101

A fun writing today.
We decided last week to start a small garden. My kids are seeing their flowers bloom and wanted to plant more things so they can grow. We planted herbs and vegetables last Thursday. It has been almost a week and we have many of the herbs sprouted and we have a few of the vegetables up also. Now, we are all hoping that the little black dog that has taken residence will stay away from the freshly planted items so we can enjoy the food that comes soon.
I have very little knowledge when it comes to gardening. When I lived in Nebraska, my parents planted our garden and my siblings and I would collect the vegetables when they were ready. This year I planted and am seeing what it takes to grow food. I have to praise the farmers that plant crop for our nation so we can have food. I didn't realize how hard it can be to have something to eat.
This year I want to challenge everyone to plant some kind of vegetable. I know a few people that have planted tons of vegetables. Like us we planted a small garden. You don't have to plant tons if you don't want to. Try just planting one vegetable. It is not to late. You can still reap the harvest of the vegetables. I am using this as a great tool for my children to learn from this year. They planted one vegetable a piece and have water them to take care of them. They are going to be so excited to be able to harvest from their plants. I think that I am more excited then they are at times. Enjoy the world around that God has created.