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When I was a kid my mom used to make gardens. In south Louisiana it was a cheap source of food. I reluctantly helped, but as a ten year old I wasn’t very interested. I mean it was fun to eat, but it was a lot of work.
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The older I get the more I realize how much of a detriment it was not following old curiosities or even being more intentional. Early adult life would have been much easier to bear if I would have simply been more decisive....
I was a lazy young adult, (and I thought it was magic) so I didn’t bother learning about plants, horticulture, or gardening — it just seemed like the only way to succeed at it was to be old and know stuff. But who knew things would change so much over the years because now we can’t wait to start the outside growing process, and we shepherd so many plants inside that make this space beautiful.
So, thank you, oh dirt-rooted givers of joy. We honor your presence and happiness with an honorable mention:
Golem
Mr. O’Brien
April Ludgate
Andy Dweyer
Spidey
Horace
Dr. Huey P. Newton
Barbara Streisand
Rambo
Carl Weathers
Legolas
Dr. Spidiferous
Willow
Jaden
Syre
Will
Jada
Snick
Snack
Dave Chappelle
Phylo Pylo
Sir Pokes-a-lot
The Pokingtons
Alonzo Mourning
Lady Presh-Presh
Russel Crowe
Sir Archington
Baby Spidey
Big Mama Joe
Big Moe
Juicy J
Viola Davis
Project Pat
Sandra D.
Snook and Took
Hi Five Ghost
2 Live Crew
Big Daddy Kane
Tina
Comeback Kids
COVID Cuties
Jim
Utica Branch
Heidi 2.0