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Free "garden" this year, good news

April 18th, 2012 at 09:00 am

I'm pleasantly surprised that most of my plantings from last year returned- hostas, lilies and tulips. In fact, it looks like my tulips multiplied, I don't remember having this many last year. We weren't planning on growing any vegetables this year because we were preoccupied with work and school, but little DD came home with several plants. Her garden club at school has a relationship with a horticulture class at a nearby college and they donated a pallet of plants for the kids. Besides planting them at the school garden, the members were given plants to take home as well. So yesterday we planted a tomato plant, cayenne pepper, cilantro and cucumber. Little DD is becoming quite the gardener from this club! Since we used containers from last year, we didn't have to buy anything. I'm glad to get more use out of previous purchases and looking forward to some home grown produce this summer.

Work will keep me busy for the rest of the month. I've been working furiously on a tough issue that is finally easing up a bit after yesterday's meeting. So I can catch up on everything else that has been needing my attention. It always feels good to take care of things like you should!

Life in general has been feeling a bit more positive... My little brother found a job! I say little, but he's 30 years old! He starts in mid May. The pay is nothing fabulous, but very good benefits that start right away. Since it is a large company there are all sorts of avenues for advancement and other positions that he can go for, once they become available. I'm relieved, it wasn't the money so much I was worried about, he rented out his house and doesn't have any children, so he managed. I was worried about his mental health- he was really becoming depressed about his inability to find work, and he just stopped caring about himself for a little while. I know that positive steps bring about more positive change, so he can make the best of this opportunity.

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2 Responses to “Free "garden" this year, good news”

  1. pretty cheap jewelry Says:
    April 18th, 2012 at 05:11 pm 1334769091
    1334769091

    Upward spiral! and a childhood experience of vegetable growing is going to repeat itself when she's a mom. yay! Backyard produce is such a good thing for the environment due to lower fuel consumption to transport, lower chemical production for big farms, etc. etc. and even better for personal health and the list goes on!

    I have two sunflower volunteers in my yard from past years of planting them. Originally just for beauty and fun, I am finding sunflowers are EASY to grow and harvest the seeds. Just need a really fully sunny spot and are not particularly fussy about watering!

  2. Jerry Says:
    April 21st, 2012 at 10:52 pm 1335048739
    1335048739

    That is very insightful about your brother, and I think that this is one of the often-unmentioned side effects of a tough economy. It really does take a toll on people, and can lead to depression and other difficulties, both physical and mental. Add in the fact that health insurance is often tied to employment in the US, and the problem is even bigger. Great post.
    Jerry

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