The Jungle

Remember my garden and how wee and cute it was? Here’s a link to pics. Super cute, right?! Well, here it is now.

That’s a (very poorly done) panoramic shot of my current garden. It really is like a jungle. My theory in using so many of my plants was that I would still have options if some of them died. Only problem was that nothing died. To the point where I actually have dug up and thrown away a few tomato plants just to give others some breathing room. My green thumb (which has been missing all my life) was super effective this year. I’ve got upwards of 20 tomato plants, 10+ bell pepper plants and even spinach! Even the  marigolds I planted for pest repellant have blossomed! I ran out of tomato cages and had to use bamboo shots, tent stakes and plain old sticks instead. Even the plants that are in cages have outgrown them (we’ve got tomatoes that reach as tall as me).

There’s a part of me that is overwhelmed by how well my garden has grown. The watering, constant replanting and re-staking has taken its toll and there are times when I want nothing more to do with the project. But then I see something growing and  am reminded of putting each seed in tiny containers in my bedroom. It’s kind of amazing to eat a salad with food from my garden, food that I grew myself. Actually, it’s amazing just to see things grow. It makes me want to praise God and His amazing creation! Because as much as I brag and boast about my awesome gardening skills, I’m well aware that God has His hands all over this.