A Visitor Enjoys a Midwestern Organic Garden
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Posted by Jamie McIntosh Mar 26, 2009 |
A guest blog from Jamie's mother:
When we head west to visit my daughter and her family, it is always a venture into a very different terrain and environment.
As usual, Jamie's garden was sprouting the weather appropriate blooms, and the daffodils met us with a welcome yellow surround. I always marvel at her green thumb and wonder if I hang around long enough; I will pick up some hints. I am a sixty something grandma, and I am determined to make learning new things my mantra for the remaining decades I have left to me.
Early one morning during my visit, I heard a whoop of uncontained joy, followed by an exuberant "Alright"! Had the prize patrol pulled up? Not exactly. Jamie had just learned she and her family could now recycle additional items through the city's recycling program. Nothing goes to waste in this household. I felt guilty for all the recyclables that I had dumped in Florida! Jamie was teaching me.
Organic waste disposal methods were also a learning curve for me. I usually burned up the garbage disposal in my house when cooking. For Jamie, the preparation of a fresh apple pie was another opportunity to add to her growing compost pile. Oh, boy...was I learning!
I always thought I should treat my grandsons royally while I was in town. How about one of those mini amusement parks or out for burgers? She suggested a walk through the dog park and then home for lunch where whole grains, fruits and vegetables waiting. Was that really my youngest grandson eating lettuce by the handful? I thoroughly enjoyed all the activities, and they were as natural as my daughter's garden.
Thanks for reminding this grandma that fun and good eating are just as natural as a walk in the park and homemade apple pie. We look forward to more good times in the