The Garden Wonderful

This time of year we have the feeling in our souls to get outdoors and work in our gardens. After the long dark days of winter we have cabin fever. Plain and simple! Today is a day to organize, till the soil, water, then plant. Even a small piece of ground or some planters on a deck will do. Good clean soil is the main ingredient and some healthy seeds. The rewards in sixty days or so... fabulous! Children especially love to be stewards of the earth and this is a good way to get started. I did a planting project with my two and four year old nephews last weekend. We really enjoyed planting some small flowers, they added colorful rocks and fir cones... I was surprised to see how much they liked this. They stayed with the project for twenty minutes. And now it sits at Grandma's and Grandpa's house for the tending and enjoying. They will water the flowers and enjoy watching them grow. They have the best smiles! More projects like that for Aunty and the boys. It is one way I can share the gift of nature with them and some of my knowledge of the beauty of plants. Simple living ....

Healthy Soil on Earth Day

As Earth Day  approaches we all need to think about how we can be better stewards of the land. Some say it doesn't matter, but as we look thru history books, it does. My favorite idea for 2010 is to make our soil of this earth better. Giving new plants a better environment to grow in and on is simple and easy. Enough water, mulch, compost, lessening the evaporation and erosion and essential nutrients will provide a hospitable soil to grow anything and everything. As time goes by we will need more places to provide adequate food growth. So take this thought with you: Why not grow some of your own fruits and vegetables this year? It doesn't take long to plant, grow and harvest a crop. To eat fresh, frozen or canned produce from an organic source is very rewarding for our overall well being. Simple living is a mix of art and science! Make 2010 a year to do something good for yourself and mother earth. She needs us as much as we need her! Happy Earth Day to all...