In some ways my garden feels like a bit of a failure this year. I knew coming into this years gardening season I wouldn’t have much time to spend on it between April and June because of all our summer commitments and end of the school year duties I had taken on.
Instead of an entire garden box full of beans, I’m growing just two teepees worth of beans this year {one was planted in June and I’ll plant another in July}. Instead of planting 100 pounds of potatoes like I did last year, I settled for a dozen or so plants {and a few volunteers}.
One thing I didn’t scrimp on this year though was beets. I planted a whole garden box full of those! 😉
One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn this past year is that it’s okay to say NO. To take it easy, to enjoy this little things and not to take on too many projects. It’s been hard to prioritize but I am finally feeling pretty relaxed about my decision to cut back this year not only my planting, but some of my other projects as well. 
Some years are like that I guess. 
Let’s just say I am thankful for the perennials in our garden that require little to no maintenance. Raspberries, blueberries, and an awesome assortment of herbs are just a few that come to mind.
Life is good. Especially when you learn to slow down a bit.
Keep calm and garden on. Right?
~Mavis
This years garden is being sponsored by the folks at Botanical Interests Seed Company. You can check out their website HERE, order their new 2014 Garden Seed Catalog HERE.
Peggy Stenglein says
You got it! A garden is a thing of substinance and enjoyment! It doesn’t have to be the biggest, prettiest, or most prolific…it just has to work for you, and your’s looks great!
Carol says
Your garden is still glorious, Mavis. You will have food for your family and still be able to enjoy family time, too. Hugs!