There are so many other things I want to get blogged right now. But I’m in a very low mood, so I think I need to do this one instead. And reread it a few times today.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good stuff, can you be thankful for the not so good?
My herbs refuse to grow.
My basil seems stunted.
So do many of my tomatoes.
So do a lot of other things.
Those stupid pill bugs are still eating my bean sprouts.
I can’t tell you how many things are just not coming up at all.
I can’t figure out the watering schedule for my fruit trees.
One of my pomegranates has yet to produce a single leaf.
Several of my nasturtiums are turning yellow and dying.
I can’t seem to be sure about the amendments to my soil.
My tree seems much shadier this year than last and is blocking the garden’s light.
Just as it’s time to pull out our yet-to-produce broccoli, we find a head.
All the information I seem to acquire conflicts.
The more I read the more I realize I have left to learn.
I feel as if as soon as I get it all figured out, we’ll be moving to a new climate where everything I know will not apply and I’ll be starting all over again.
I’m thankful anyway because I’m learning *so much*.
I’m thankful anyway because I have a myriad of resources from which to draw inspiration and information.
I’m thankful anyway because I learn best through trial and error.
I’m thankful anyway because I have a husband that takes care of the really messy stuff.
I’m thankful that we are even in the position to undertake such a task and learn as we go.
I’m thankful that when we do move, I’ll have at least the basic knowledge and can hopefully more successfully navigate our goals.
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My name is Tara. I am a mama and a lover, a full-time nomad, a passionate devourer of Life and an Organic Life Coach.
Gardening is a continuing adventure. I don’t know a single gardener who doesn’t learn something new each season, no matter how long they’ve been doing it. Subtle differences in climate, bugs, etc. make things produce well or not and most of the time its completely out of our control. I think its great that you go after it no matter what and gratitude can go a long way…
I hear ya! Great Thanks Anyway post. We’ll get there!
broccoli has never grown right for us either. Brassicas in general are difficult. You have a VERY hot climate so yes some things may just fizzle out.
Don’t worry so much about the gardening. See what grows well and grow more of it next year!
Chin up girl, it’s going to be OK.
I’m getting broccoli too! Paul is being pissy because I never joined Desert Gardner and he just joined to find all my friends already on it. Why had I not joined? Why am I not working in the garden, while 2,000 miles away?
How am I gonna take care of these bugs? Geesh! Pissy Thursday
Tara, thanks for visiting my blog! You and Mon helped give me the push I needed to go forward with switching to the new site.
I can definitely feel for you about your garden. I have a “black” thumb–everything I try to grow dies. That’s why I let my husband take care of it–though I do try to help, I always check with him before I do anything!
And I’m with you–it’s still worth it if you are learning something. It’s great that you can see it that way.
I figure in another thirty years I’ll be a Master Gardener.
As aggravating as it is, I like figuring out what I have good mojo with.
Steph
Some species are stubbornly adamant against a love affair with me (rosemary), and others can be swayed once in a while (poppies).
I’ve accepted (and enjoy) that somethings love me and my space, and will shine on. And others will dig in their heels and refuse to show themselves.
I’m hoping to expand the list as they talk with their friends and hear that it’s a Friendly Sort of Place.
If there’s one truth gardeners must accept, it’s that things take time. :/
You have a wonderful blog! I love all of your posts. Beautiful garden pic.
–Jennifer