5.21.2009

.The Miracle of Life.


No, we're not having a baby . . . 

We're having cucumbers! 

We planted our plot in the Crestwood community garden last week. We started with nothing, dug up the dirt, pulled up weeds and roots, transplanted some grass, added some compost, planted our seedlings, and voila! We have a garden. It was so much fun, and it's amazing how much hard work makes you invested in what you're doing. We have been like anxious little parents, talking about our plants, visiting the everyday, and hoping and praying that they grow big and strong! We planted cucumber seeds, which I've never done, and frankly I was a little skeptical that anything would come of them. It's hard to believe that a big plant will come of a little dry seed. But sure enough, yesterday morning we went to look at the garden and a tiny, baby sprout was poking up through the top soil. By the afternoon there were about six strong and healthy sprouts. I don't mean to sound cheesy, but it really is a miracle to observe! If you live in Birmingham, go down to Crestwood park and check out our garden!

BEFORE:

AFTER: (We're planting Zinnias, bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, and heirloom tomatoes.)


2 comments:

katie davis said...

you are super domestic. i was thinking about that yesterday. my hero. love you=)

AJ Macc said...

Yay for baby cumcumber plants! We got excited because our cucumber plant has little baby cucumbers on it! They are so cute! (we planted ours as a plant we bought at home depot instead of a seed - we aren't quite as patient as you)