Now that you have your seeds and plants in the ground, it may seem like you have nothing to do but sit back and watch your plants grow. Nothing could be further from reality. Your plants need water, occasional fertilizing, pruning and general TLC.
Check on your plants daily. Observe the buds, blooms, shoots and yes, even what pests may be lurking under their tender leaves, munching new holes through them more rapidly than you can spray. Aphids and many other small pests can be blasted off with a spray hose, but stubborn worms and insects may need a homemade concoction sprayed on to keep them at bay.
Now is the time to enjoy your garden. You've done the hard labor, the maintenance is minimal and the overwhelming harvest has yet to begin. Take a few moments everyday, or as often as possible to look at the blooms, observe the bees, butterflies and the beautiful show that Creation displays for you.
Dare to take off your shoes in the dirt or the grass and I promise you that you'll feel relaxed and revived. The sights, sounds, smells (especially if you rub some basil or rosemary between your fingers) will ignite the desire to grow more, do more and eat more from your own backyard or patio.
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