Time is a great excuse to stop even things you love to do. Though we all know it really comes down to a choice, we let time, or the lack of it, sometimes rob us. This is exactly what I did when it comes to gardening but this past year that changed.

Gardening is not just about what you plant and grow and feeding yourself and others. It is about life itself. More exact, about the cycle of life we all find ourselves in. In my younger days I never thought about gardening that way but there’s something about tilling the dirt, planting, growing and reaping and the battles that ensue along the way that is very familiar in other places.

I have fond memories from my childhood of being on my grandfather’s farm and watching men and women work from sunup to sunset as they sweat for hours on end in the West Texas hot summer sun. Sometimes we were fortunate to work beside them and we learned quickly what hard work is. I still marvel at those who continue to work this way. It was a good lesson for me and my brother and it feels good to be back outside working hard toward a purpose; even if it’s only for fresh vegetables throughout the year.

There is nothing like working outside in the dirt. What you learn by doing is so much more profound than from reading it in a book or watching. Knowing what each plant needs from you at any given time and that you can satisfy it with a little water or food is amazing. Caring for plants will teach you how to care for the world.

Growing your own plants with the help of a small greenhouse or cold frame can be done year-round. They are inexpensive and you will get every penny back in time if you use them for fresh produce for your family. With what is going on in the world I would think this would be a great thing for any family.

I am always on the side of action when it comes to taking care of ones self and ones family. This is one thing we all can do to better our lives and the world in general. Relying on our government or anyone else for our food source seems a bit nave. On top of this, what you learn from growing your own is priceless and no one can ever take that knowledge away from you.

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