Gardening

Yesterday I bought 3 tomato plants, a basil plant and some compost for my garden. After spending a lovely warm afternoon planting and adding compost to my garden in that beautiful Austin sunshine I go inside to finish my day looking forward to the bounty of my labor. Last night, it rained a nice cool steady shower for hours. I laid in bed, listening to the rain, unable to sleep for the excitement and anticipation of seeing my garden in the morning. I knew that I would see my plants grew over night.

So this morning after making Chuck's lunch and having a nice cup of coffee, I wait for the darkness to lift so that I can take a look at my garden. I hear the birds singing outside and I take my coffee out on the deck. I go out to inspect my garden feeling tiny drops of rain on my forehead and I find with great pleasure that my salad and herbs have grown overnight and my kale, mustard greens and sorrel are perked up so high as if reaching for the sky. The tomatoes appear to have new growth as well. I am pleased with my work and I look forward to the day I can finally harvest all the wonderful fruit and vegetables. We will eat well in the coming weeks and months.

What a feeling of accomplishment. Yesterday was a good day. I will make today a good day also.