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Bounty in the Garden

September 19, 2011 By Carol Michel 12 Comments

What joy is ours when we go out to the garden to find bounty in it. It’s why we grow vegetables, isn’t it? And flowers, too, like this verbena that I let self sow all around my garden. It is bountiful right now, even as the vegetable garden, which was bountiful earlier in the season, slows down its giving.

The Free Dictionary online defines bounty as “liberality in giving”. I like that way of putting it. Liberality in giving. It just rolls off the tongue. It sounds so generous. Giving a lot. That’s what gardens do for gardeners.

I believe that most gardeners stay with their gardens through hot and cold, rain and drought, because their gardens give back so much more to the them than they give to their garden. Otherwise, why would we continue to garden if it were not at the very least an equal proposition?

There are also bounty hunters, who seek payment, a bounty, for finding and bringing criminals in to law enforcement. Some gardeners might be willing to pay a bounty to anyone who might rid their gardens of rabbits, raccoons, or deer, but only in a kind, humane way. After all, we are for the most part kind and gentle souls who are willing to share the bounty of our gardens, as long as someone or something doesn’t try to take it all.

I was overjoyed yesterday when I found bounty in my garden. I knew then and there that no matter the weather, no matter how much work it was, and no matter what anyone else might think, I would continue to garden. I can’t stop now, regardless. I’ve had my hands in this gardening thing since I was just two years old and my mom found me in the garage with my hands in a bag of fertilizer. It’s in my blood, it’s part of my DNA. I can’t stop. Not now. I’ve got too many bulbs coming for fall planting.

Would you like to see the bounty in my garden?

Here it is…

Bounty in my garden.

I hope this Bounty in my garden brightens your day and gives you hope that if you work hard enough at it, you, too, can have Bounty in your garden.

I hope it inspires you to keep gardening, to keep your sense of humor, to keep your hope alive, through this season and all the seasons of the garden yet to come.

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  1. Karin / Southern Meadows says

    September 19, 2011 at 10:20 am

    What a great way to start my morning…with a little sense of humor! Happy Monday!

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  2. Cathy and Steve says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Thanks for starting my busy Monday AM with a chuckle. It was better than coffee!

    Reply
  3. Lisa at Greenbow says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:59 am

    You are a funny girl. I love the bounty of rain we had yesterday. I am celebrating what feels like a bounty of life giving rain. Did I mention that it rained 1.5". Yahoo.

    Reply
  4. covegirl says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I loved this. Humor is a great way to start the morning. I'm so glad that we're getting some much needed rain, also.

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  5. Unknown says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    It rained again last night. We are celebrating! Glad you found your bounty and kept your sense of humor!

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  6. Rose says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Ah, Carol, you crack me up:) I was expecting a display of all the vegetables you might have picked yesterday. I'm celebrating the bounty of rain we've been getting since yesterday, too.

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  7. Jan says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks for the SMILE you've brought to my face this morning;-)

    Reply
  8. Blue Shed Thinking says

    September 19, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Bounty is the name of the UK equivalent of a Mounds Bar, though we don't have an almond version.

    It's a fair analogy – sweet, inviting, and (especially if you choose the dark chocolate version) a far better option than other temptations.

    Reply
  9. Whispers on the Wind says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    This is hilarious. Your blog is great, keep it up! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    September 20, 2011 at 12:02 am

    LOL!

    Deirdre

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  11. Commonweeder says

    September 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    this summer's weather has made it imperative to maintain a sense of humor in the garden.

    Reply
  12. arizona outdoor fireplace says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    haha I just really enjoyed thst!

    Reply

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