Gardening teaches me more about life than just about anything else I do! No wonder Jesus uses so many garden analogies in His parables!
The peas are done, so I pulled them and all the weeds from that area out this morning. They were planted in the lower section of the garden in the best soil. As I dug and pulled and felt the rich earth, I wondered what to plant next. I don’t think I’ve ever done a … More The Parable of the Sower
Well, this had been an interesting week. The foot is not broken, but is sporting some very lovely colors! I’m still hobbling around, but was able to get into the garden two mornings. Oh, what we can learn from those weeds.! Timing: The best time to weed is when the ground is wet – no … More Weeding 101
Well, Tilly perked right up yesterday and did her marvel. My garden was beginning to look pretty shabby; and even though I appreciate Tilly’s help, I haven’t figured out a way for the tiller to pick out the weeds! Tilly is a BIG help, but it’s still back breaking work to finish the job: pull … More Before and After
So, today I decide to till the garden instead of exercising. Running Tilly is definitely exercise! She must not have slept well, because she is sputtering all over the place! She’s lost her spunk! I baby her along, hoping that she’ll kick into high gear – no chance! I think she’s upset because I was … More Tily Tries My Patience
Dear Tilly is my rototiller. She’s not actually mine – I’m just ‘borrowing’ her from my mom! I remember Dad faithfully using Tilly every year for Mom. (He didn’t know her name though! 🙂 ) I guess it’s the farm girl in me, but I love to put on my dungarees (I just love that … More Ode to Tilly
Beyond Common Sense 