I spent some time in the garden this weekend. In addition to being incredibly therapeutic (who doesn't love a good day in the sun?) it was also a workout. Who knew that hoeing was such an ab workout? Our oregano and thyme bushes were taking over after being left to their own devices most of the winter, so we had to do some serious pruning. But now we're going to have some delicious dried herbs! About half of the garden is now tomato plants, so I'm looking forward to having more tomatoes than we know what to do with this summer. I'm already imagining the soups, salsas and sauces that we'll make and hopefully can for the winter.
I know that farming is a hard life, but I had so much fun this weekend playing in the dirt that I was almost imagining doing it for real. Then I went to see The Garden Summer last night and remembered why I've decided again and again that it's not for me. The film was great, and it looks like they had a fabulous summer, but in the end they all came back to the city. Kudos to those who can live the farming life, but I just don't think I'm cut out for it.
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