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For the good of all, it has to happenI was able to get out to the garden for a good hour of weeding tonight. I'm really pleased with how things are growing. My mystery squash looks great. I may be getting some blossoms on my tomato plant in the next day or two. My corn is doing wonderfully. And the pumpkin finally seems to be taking off after adding some composted manure. But as I was weeding, a dire revelation formed. It's time to start thinning. It's hard to do. I've been nurturing these plants since they were seeds. I've watered and provided tender, loving care. I've weeded over and over again. I've fed and caressed their soft, baby smooth leaves. We don't have kids yet (we only passed six months of marriage) and probably won't for awhile. These veggies have become my kids. My husband is far more callous about it. "Just pull the darn things. Do you want me to do it?" No. This is something the mother gardener must do. Yes, tomorrow, for the good of the garden, I will go out and do my duty... ... and then make my husband take me out to dinner so he can console me for my loss. Last edited: Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:15 am This blog entry has been viewed 301 times
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Indeed it is hard to do. That better be a mighty tasty dinner!
Of course its hard to do...and I think that most of on here share this know what you are feeling exactly. It is NEVER easy.
Thinning out is the one job I hate doing too Liberty. It seems so cruel somehow to rip young plants from the ground and kill them. I now give them away to friends and neighbours as it makes me fell less of a murderer. We gardeners can be real softies can't we? LOL Login or register to leave a comment. |
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