Children, Garden Club, and Life

   Life has its  disappointments.  Some are big and some are small.  A lack of spring mushrooms falls in one of those categories.  Amazingly, we survive.  I wanted to write how I fried the morels and snakeheads, but no--.
   On the other hand, life has rewards.  Some are big and some are small.

Children bringing dandelion bouquets is one reward.
The State Line Country Garden Club plant sale was a reward for many.

The members had fun (and work); the buyers went home with things they never knew they needed; and when the angelonia blooms everyone will be happy.

   First grade students in Union County,; Indiana and  Kramer Elementary School in Oxford   were

rewarded with redbud tree seedlings.  Thanks to the garden club that gave 200 trees to students.  The mature  redbud trees are in their glory now, so children can see what the future may hold.

   My seed starting venture is going slowly, despite the fluorescent lights.  I just sow seeds
for plants that are not readily available at the greenhouses.  Globe amaranth, cockscomb, statice and tall snapdragons are it for this year.  . I have only a tiny bit of space for planting annuals;, January catalogs enticed me to buy zinnias seed, sunflower seed and

other necessities.  Reality sets in in May.
    I read somewhere that bees like dandelions.  So, my lawn is a winner, there.
   You don’t need a recipe for asparagus fresh from the garden.  What you need is a steamer that fits in your pan.  Just  a minute or two, then add a bit of salt and lemon juice and you have a spring treat.  .  Some folk like to roast  asparagus.  A bit of olive oil and some salt, add some other vegies  and you have an easy meal. Thankfully the spears seem to shoot up overnight.

Food for thought.

Reason faces up to life
And sees things as they are
Hope sees things as they ought to be
And wishes on a star
Faith dreams of miracles to come
That only God can do.
Love goes to work with patient hands
To make those dreams come true.
                                            Anon