growth

Dear Chives,
I worried about you for a forever of 30 days. I thought that that one time I klutzily and quickly watered (read: flooded) you, it loosened the soil too much and thus disturbed your roots. You looked like you didn’t have enough rigidity to self-support yourself. You were thin and frail. Alas! You have straightened up! And you’ve added a little bit more meat to you skinny frame. Yay!

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Dear Seeds,
You weren’t budding fast enough. So I planted ALL of you! I think I overdid it. I now have too many (but very cute) buds and too little pots.

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Dear Lettuce Variety,
I was afraid that once I snapped some of your leaves off to eat with my steak, you wouldn’t be able to replenish yourself. I held my breath as I gingerly snapped each leaf, one by one. I prayed that your leaves would come back. I made peace with myself that if they didn’t, I would be okay with it. What a miracle that they grew back!!


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Dear Tomatoes,

I’m worried about you. You’re the only one that carries some yellowish leaves. Too much light perhaps? I will try moving you away from the sun.

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Dear Italian Basil,
My first. YOU SMELL SOOOOO GOOD. I love combing my hand through your little leaves and then smelling your bright fragrance on my fingers.

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Dear Thai Basil,
GROW! Faster! You can do it! yayyyy.

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Dear Pepper Variety,
When will I see my first pepper? You’ve been all leaves for a really long time now. Come on out, peppers! Don’t be shy. I don’t bite. haha j/k. Of course I’ll bite! And I will fulfill your destiny!


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Dear Garden,
Thanks for reminding me every day (or every other day) of how simple and beautiful life is. Thanks for indulging my nuturing needs.

<3Y