This is why I garden

This is one of those experiences as a mother that I am glad I have prepared for.

Earlier today my daughter came up to me and asked if she could have a carrot. I asked her where should we get the carrot from and her response was from the garden. How thrilled I was to have her know where carrots should come from.

I was so excited to have her pick her own carrot. She hasn't quite learned how to distinguish a more ripe carrot so hers was on the smaller side. She did however pick it all by herself. I helped her wash it and she thoroughly enjoyed eating it. After she was done we took the stem out to the compost bin and she put it in all by herself. She took full opportunity in having the lid off the compost to check out all the other waste that was in it.

This is why I garden. The feeling of being able to have vegetables available for my family to eat healthy is what helps give me the motivation that I need to overcome the discouragements that can sometimes come along with home gardening.

Happy Gardening Everyone!!