Happy birthday shout-out to our friend Pinchas in Jerusalem - may you continue in good health for many, many more years.
That means all day long. (A person who works out but is otherwise sedentary may be worse off than someone who never exercises but who is rarely sitting for long.)
So we are fortunate to have a backyard and it seems to me a little gardening is a great way to move the body and do something interesting at the same time.
Problem is — I've never been much of a gardener. This year is no exception.
The peas we planted grew beautifully but produced very little fruit. And the fruit that they did produce was unmoving.
The bell peppers that I started from seeds and transplanted in May - some of them look like they've barely grown in 2 months, while those that have grown have curling leaves that don't give me much hope.
The one exception is our carrot.
Now, this is a carrot that I planted a year ago (or was it 2?)
The reason it stayed in the ground is because the carrot crop was so meager, I just didn't bother pulling it out.
But now look at it - it has these amazing 3- and 4-foot flowers. Not only are they beautiful, they seem to be creating a mini-ecosystem - attracted insects of all kinds to their nectar.
First question for your table: Should I pull out the carrot? It must be huge by now!
(If you are thinking I should buy and read the book that the pic links to, I think you're right!)
Second question for your table: Is it worthwhile planting if the odds are not great that you'll get a good harvest? What sort of odds do you need to make it worthwhile?
Shabbat Shalom.
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