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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - May 16 2010 : 10:21:13 PM
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Don't you just love gardening?! I love spending my day on my hands and knees in the dirt. I spent most of the day weeding a hoeing our flower beds out front and weeding our herb garden. There is something about being in the garden that makes me feel closer to God. Am I the only one who feels this way?!?
Just thought I would share.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 04:18:44 AM
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I know exactly what you mean Channah!
Even though, I didn't actually "work" in my dad's or Nana's gardens when I was young, I did enough to know how much I love it now.
There's something wonderful about being in the dirt, getting dirty, making it look beautiful and marveling at the way God made seeds, everything a plant needs packaged into one tiny little seed!!!
On Saturday I was blessed to have my youngest grand daughter Gracie to help me plant the potatoes and weed. How sweet it was to be sung to the entire time we were out there! :0 :)
So glad you love doing this now Channah! So many teens have never had their hands in a garden before. :(
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 05:00:26 AM
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Yep, I love it. After doing nothing all winter it just feels right to get outside and get nasty again! But I think I broke my right pinky toe last night. I should know better than to go barefoot around here anymore. So I am limping now. Probably won't be able to get my clogs on.
Have fun in your gardens, girls. Channah, have ya'll planted your veggies yet?
kris
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 05:32:51 AM
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So true, Channah!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:22:59 AM
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The weather here in Ohio was nice this weekend and I worked outside on Friday evening. I planted marigolds around my tomato plants. I planted 6 heirloom tomatoes and am really excited to see how they do. I love being outside it gives me such a feeling of accomplishment and I watch over each plant.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:32:48 AM
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i too love being in the garden. i would live outside if the weather allowed it. i love digging and planting. there is so much hope and faith in those little seeds. our God Jah knows what we need. for me its dirt. i someimes feel like goldie hawn in overboard when i head out to work in the garden. when she says on the boat arturo i am coming. she jumps in in her gown and swims to him. great movie. today is laundry and GARDEN. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 07:22:48 AM
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I agree Channah! I have spent so many hours on my garden and in my yard, just singing praises and talking to God. I believe with all my heart that my prayers for my garden are what has kept my garden growing so beautifully. I don't know if you remember ever seeing my posts about the fear of all the critters I've got here, including nearly domesticated deer who think this is their yard. Well, my plants in my garden are all nearing about 6 inches or more now and no nibbles or anything on them. I can't believe it! It is so good to be out there in God's creation. I DO feel close to Him when I am gardening.
And OMGoodness Sherrye...I *LOVE* that movie! One of my all time favorites. One that I can watch over and over and never tire of. In fact, I think I'm a little overdue for some "Overboard." I need to rent that one tonight while hubby is at rehearsal! That one and her daughter Kate's movie, "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days." Love that one too. Those girls can do a romantic comedy up good!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 07:31:00 AM
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i could watch it over and over too. i met goldie and hubbie in santa barbara. may i say i saw them weekly in our cafe. they were kind funny happy joyful generous sweet. they are as you see them in their movies.i am always refreshed when i see folks like them being so kind to thers. just a thought happy days sherrye.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 08:40:24 AM
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YAY!! So glad everyone is enjoying it too! I looove it! And we do it all by hand! What could be better than that?!?!
Kris, yes almost. We are going to do a 3 sister garden. :) Well at least part of it is. I am so excited! We have lots of plants inside and soon we will be planting them outside. And then this week we are going to get some herbs and I am going to get some herbs to grow for my goats. Really, really excited about that. Can you all tell know that I love gardening?!? lol
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 1:45:42 PM
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My grandma always said your closer to God in the garden than anywhere else on earth!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 3:27:39 PM
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That is so true Angela!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 8:00:54 PM
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I totally agree- it is just the best place to be to clear your mind and soothe your spirits. Challenging and rewarding all at the same time!
Happy Planting/weeding/watering/waiting/harvesting!
Smiles,
~Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gloria Bonde
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Gloria
Hot Springs
SD
USA
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 9:29:38 PM
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There's nothing like spending a day outside....I love digging in the dirt, altho have to say if I got down on my knees, someone'd have to call 911 to get me up.....but I enjoy it all the same. My grandmother had a yard like a park, my mom always said I got my love for gardening from her, and my dad. I never helped in the garden much, but when I bought my first home is when I realized how much I loved it. Such a de-stress, a time for reflecting, etc. Channah, I've heard about a 3 sister garden, but don't know what it is, could you explain??
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
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Posted - May 21 2010 : 04:19:01 AM
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Well i love gardening but i can no longer get on my hands and knees :(. All of my garden space is in raised beds or containers so i can do all my gardening from a chair. My kids love to help plant but that is about it.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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JudyT
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Judy
Southwest
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 21 2010 : 04:45:06 AM
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There sure is something to be said about feeling the dirt between your fingers, not to mention the smell. I too clear my mind by working in the garden.
Judy~Farmgirl Sister #599
I was born a city girl, but I'm a "farmgirl" at heart, sharing my life at...http://dailyyarnsnmore.com
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