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Waiting, anticipating, looking forward

July 11, 2013 By Carol Michel 12 Comments

I’m waiting.

I’m anticipating.

I’m looking forward.

There are green tomatoes in the vegetable garden.  I’m waiting for them to turn red. I’m anticipating the first big ripe tomato. I’m looking forward to eating it.

The golden raspberries are almost gone, but the red raspberries are like green jewels ready to ripen in the sun.

I am waiting for the morning when I can pick the first ripe red raspberry. I am anticipating how good it will taste. I’m looking forward to picking bowls of raspberries to share to eat.

The sweet corn is tasseling and the silks are showing.

I’m waiting for those first ears of corn to fill out. I’m anticipating how sweet that corn will be when I pick it.  I’m looking forward to eating it.

I’m waiting for a special old gardening book to arrive in the mail. I am anticipating what will be between its covers. I’m looking forward to telling readers about it.

I’m good at waiting, good at anticipating and good at looking forward. Why? Because I’m a gardener.

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  1. Lydia says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:58 am

    This post has me HUNGRY. Isn't the garden the original and still the best fast food restaurant?

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  2. prince snow farm says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Yes, we are the most patient!!!!

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  3. Covegirl says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I have harvested some grape tomatoes, but I await the larger green tomatoes.

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  4. Layanee says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Waiting is the hardest part….

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  5. Rose says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Patience is the virtue all gardeners share. Looks like a bountiful harvest is in your future, Carol.

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  6. Shirley says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Carol: Your interest and enthusiasm on gardening are a blessing to your readers. Keep up the good work.
    Shirley Flanagan
    the Nature Place

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  7. Kathy says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Experienced gardeners have learned to be patient because things don't happen any faster whether you're patient or not. But new gardeners are impatient. The garden itself trains them.

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  8. Dee Nash says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Your corn is ahead of mine Carol. Can you believe it? I have tomatoes at about the same stage. That long, cold spring made things slow here, but I'm okay with that.~~Dee

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  9. PetalTalk says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    And the best part–for gardeners, anyway–is that once the waiting's over there is always something else to look forward to!

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  10. RobinL says

    July 12, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Well yes, that's what gardeners do best, wait. Just think of the bulbs we plant in the fall, knowing we have to wait till spring to see them. My veggie garden is small but prolific this year, but still waiting for the ceremonial eating of the first tomato. Mmmmm.

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  11. Maggie says

    July 12, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    those are some good looking tomato plants!

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  12. LostRoses says

    July 13, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    So true, Carol, waiting…
    My son was just asking me yesterday as he was admiring his tomatoes – when are these going to turn red!

    Reply

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