My Garden Box

Charlie has been very persistent about starting a garden. I am pretty sure that Curious George and Bob the Builder have had a lot to do with this. People have the nerve to say that media does not influence children.

Charlie found what he calls "my garden box" at Sam's in Morrow. We did not buy it. He was relentless, so we went to Augusta. The Sam's in Augusta is remodeling and is not carrying the "garden box." Of course, I had to go to the mall while in Augusta. When we pulled up, Charlie said, "Oh, this is not another Sam's." I called Pappy, and he went to Sam's in Morrow the next day to get the "garden box." I told Charlie the good news. He was really excited and called Pappy. He asked Pappy to bring it right then. Pappy worked out his schedule and came the next day. He surprised us. Charlie and Hank were so happy. Marshall was really happy too because Pappy also assembled the "garden box." Today we are going to work on getting dirt and doing some planting. Charlie, Hank, and Mam-ma did a little planting of squash, carrots, tomatoes, and basil all from seeds in Solo cups. I guess we will transfer these plants to our garden and go from there. Charlie wants to get more seeds too.

I have always liked the "idea" of gardening but never really wanted to do the work. I think this is going to be a really fun process and hopefully something we can continue. I know that I will enjoy cooking with all the veggies and herbs. Now, we just have to decide whether or not to go with organic dirt or the cheaper alternative.

Charlie brought his red plastic tool box out to help.

He had his drill and hammer ready.

"Mommy, we are working."

Curious George has also educated us all on compost too.

Maybe we can start that if our garden goes well.