Back in February, I put up a blog showing the progression of a veggie garden – from tiny seeds to potted seedlings as I anticipated a summer harvest. Here’s an update on what’s happening:
As you can see, my tiny tomatoes back in February have now grown into a huge forest of growth. Probably too much to consume but at least they’ll be plenty of tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and just tomatoes to munch on.
I also have butternut squash, a sugar pumpkin (hopefully Thanksgiving pie), and I tried growing potatoes as an experiment using russets from the grocery store. I had more potatoes than just the two, but these are the largest ones that came from the harvest before the potato plants succumbed to disease (I learned from the process and hope for better results next year).
I find it important every day to be out there checking for insect predators, diseases, and steady watering. And of course, picking the produce. I’m reminded to be faithful in the field so that I can have a good harvest for future consumption.
So too, we should be faithful in the fields that God has given us, whether in our work, our home, or in our garden, wherever He puts us for that season. If the harvest isn’t working out, find ways to improve what you do. Wait patiently. And stay prayerful.
Here’s hoping for a wonderful harvest for the summer season and getting ready for new fields of growth ahead.
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