Jul. 10, 2008 - Working in the Garden
We have been spending incredible amounts of time in the garden this week. And don't laugh, but we are even still planting a few things in hopes that they will come up and still yet have time to bear "fruit". This year our garden is planted completely with Heirloom/open pollinated seeds that I hope to pass down to my children and grandchildren someday. I'm planning to make up a fact sheet, notebooking style, for each of the different seeds that I have planted (complete with pictures) that I will laminate and put into a binder. I want to include all of the information that I can find: planting instructions, specifications, historical information, etc... Maybe even recipes. I plan to write it all out by hand for sentimental value. I hope that someday some future family member will feel the pull of the soil in their hearts and treasure the seeds that I saved.
The other day I was out in the garden pulling weeds by myself. Josh normally works with me but he was gone for the night--staying at Stevie's. Sarah came out to ask me a question and I told her that I've discovered that I am a "social gardener". She laughed and agreed saying that this was the place where I fill Josh's head with all of those crazy ideas. How thankful I am that the Lord has allowed me to stay home with my children and fill their heads with all the things the Lord has shown me. 
Not somebody I want in my garden!!!
Comments
Jul. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
What a neat idea to pass down the seeds. We have a few of those fuzzy visitors in or garden as well.
Blessings,
Dawn
Jul. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
what a cool idea! I know I'll be interested in looking at it and maybe someday Silas too :o)....here's a link to use with all those veggies: (in case you dón't already have a recipe)http://wildfermentation.com/resources.php?page=sauerkraut
Jul. 16, 2008 - Ewww....
Posted by Anonymous
We're saving seeds too. I love the idea of knowing that when they are on their own, I can give them a gift that will feed them!
I've already sown seeds to feed their souls and hearts (we continue to do so), but we can also keep feeding their bodies too!
I would not like seeing that in my garden! We've already killed two this year. I know that they are supposed to be good....but nothing about a snake says good to me...ewwww!
Tracy
www.LinesFromTheVine.com
Jul. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
that is so cool! That is a rabbit right? I didn't see a snake??! What a cute rabbit LOL
so good to chat with you too...... we need to again real soon.
blessings,
Teena
