According to wordhistory.net: “The phrase green thumb denotes considerable talent or ability to grow plants. Synonym green fingers.”
Admittedly, at our garden, we don’t have enough green thumbs, or fingers for that matter! That’s not a face-plant – not at all! We welcome all experience, even if it’s just sprouting. We love bringing in young buds – in fact, this past month saw our youngest member at 4 years old learning about gardening. This is what true growth is all about.
If you don’t know where the garden is, it’s near the top of the hill up 48 Street. Along with the brilliant sunshine, don’t be surprised if you see many worker ‘bees’, especially out on Saturdays to grow all we do. The month of June typically sees some zucchini coming into the mix and raspberries are out in full force. Strawberries are delightful as they’re maturing too. Children especially love to explore what mother nature creates for us, abundantly and bountifully. What’s most amazing of course is the green that smooths over what we take for granted – the dirt!
Composting has been around for 1,000s of years – perhaps even back 12,000 years ago. If you don’t already compost, well, set aside your organics, ranging from yard trimmings, and shredded paper to eggshells, food scraps, and even coffee grounds! Who doesn’t like java, right? Mother nature again shares much more in common with us all than we may think.
Composting isn’t too hard – in fact, it’s actually quite easy. With a little knowledge, you can maintain a compost pile with minimal effort. In today’s tech-filled world, simply search up some key terms. You’ll be saving much more thank landfill space – you’ll be giving back to nature.
Finally, composting has various purposes. Did you know you can heat greenhouses via composting, it’s used in building and replenishing soil for drought-stricken areas, and many creatures thrive in compost piles. Gardens thrive with the worms, insects, and even birds that use it for nesting.
Dirt isn’t dirty. It’s life. We always encourage you to develop your green thumb every chance you get. It’s one of nature’s most fabulous hobbies and lifestyles. Gardening rejuvenates – we all start off playing in the dirt as children after all! Happy growing!
Photo credit – Tammy McDonald
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