Thank you so very much for sharing your good, positive, happy things yesterday. I was in desperate need of some good news, and you provided me and each other with plenty of it. I have read and re-read your comments, and they give me hope for humanity. I hope this sense of goodness and community continues long after the virus. Thank you (and I may be asking for more good news on a weekly basis)!
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To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. ~ Audrey Hepburn
along with Napa cabbage and Brussels sprouts.
I have no idea when, or if, I'll be back in MD to be able to plant seedlings in the garden, but starting seeds is a milestone in the spring for me. It made me feel better to get seeds started just like I always do, to anticipate their development into strong seedlings, to be optimistic that I'll be able to plant those seedlings in the garden, and maybe even hold a glimmer of hope that I'll be able to harvest a warm-from-the-sun tomato or two in August.
I'm holding hope for better tomorrows for all of us.
You know, after last year's garden failure, I figured it wasn't worth it. Now I still don't think our backyard is a great place to grow vegetables, but we've successfully grown sunflowers before and still have many (like hundreds) of seeds we harvested from our first crop, so I think now, while we're home to nurture them, is a great time to start some seedlings.
ReplyDeleteA very, very hopeful post, Bonny. I hope your see and smell little green things in those cups soon. Is there a possibility that you would plant your garden in NJ? The future is uncertain, but those seedlings know the way, and regardless of what is going on with us, they will look for the sun. So should we! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are challenging times and I hope we see some good news in the next few weeks. I keep focusing on how lucky I am to have a house and a country road to take walks on. We are still thinking about a garden but haven't done a thing for it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Bonny! I felt the sunshine and tasted the tomato. Happy Friday my friend! xo
ReplyDeleteEvery time I feel complete overwhelmed, I look out at my garden . . . just beginning to show signs of life . . . and I look at all the bird-joy I can see from my patio . . . and I am amazed that things just do Go On. It is hard to feel defeated when spring is here. XOXO
ReplyDeleteYesterday I was wishing I had picked up seed packets in early March. All I have is a packet of cosmos but planting seeds would be a lovely activity.
ReplyDeleteYum! Yes, these routine practices help keep us grounded for sure. Enjoy the process and I bet you have little seedlings sprouting in now time. My girlfriend in NC told me the other day they are already tasting onions (scallions) from their garden!
ReplyDeleteNo seedlings here, but I was full of joy when the local nursery sent out an email late yesterday with online ordering and curbside pick up! A good adjustment, I think!
ReplyDeleteNothing says hope like planting seeds. Thank you, Bonny, for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteno seeds for this girl, but you know I live in the vicarious hope of your garden (and so many others)!
ReplyDeleteWe have been happily distracted this week by working very hard in our woods. We want to finish the work now before the ticks get out in force. So we built fires and we spread the ash over the weeds. Next step: prep area with fencing and get it ready for clover seeds. Clover is supposed to really help the soil of the forest! Im good sore
ReplyDeletePlanting seeds is an act of faith in the future. And fresh tomatoes, I can just about remember the taste of a warm cherry tomato eaten in the garden.
ReplyDeleteSmith has planted seeds and certainly has the garden on his mind. He's spent sometime there yesterday and I think he has peas, spinach and radish in the ground (plus more, I'm sure!). Here's to a good garden season! (I heard there was panic buying of seeds!)
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