A Good Day in The Garden is Better Than a Bottle of Medicine

Memorial Day is to remember those who have died is service to our country. It's one of those days where you go about your day thinking about and giving thanks for those whose shed blood bought our freedom- our freedom to be responsible. Thanks to the families whose members paid for us to be able to have a place to worship as God directs and to have a lifestyle where we can act responsibly, especially in serving others.

We spent the day in the yard. How therapeutic! We spent our "copay" and bought a few plants. Some tomato plants, seeds and a little work made for a great day. We ate our meals outside and it was glorious. I know there are those in our military who eat every meal outside. Thanks!

Time To Dig Potatoes!

The potatoes have been in the ground since February and it's time for harvest. Our friend Josh helped dig (his first time to dig potatoes.) The harvest was smaller than last year, but the treasure hunt was still as great as always.

NOTE: My little friend Caleb helped do a test dig a couple of weeks ago to see if they were geting ready.

The time was right. Other friends from Santa Fe, Texas brought us some fresh squash, zucchini and South Carolina green beans. We had a feast for supper. Baked salmon patties, and right out of the garden veggies are impossible to beat. Did I mention potatoes? The meal was as colorful as it was tasteful.

I am always amazed at the joy a little dirt and some

friends bring to our lives. We'll plant more tomato plants and squash where the potatoes were.

The quarter inch rain Saturday filled all the rainbarrels and the reserve cans. We should be great for another week.

Beautiful Friends in a Beautiful Place

Finally, we have our new neighbors. About 30 friends gathered in the backyard on Thursday to welcome the Houser Family. What a wonderful addition to the community. (I really believe we get the best neighbors each time a new family arrives.)

It is always nice to gather as friends. You can move everything to a new home except friends. Houser Family, our desire is to be the friends you need as you begin this new chapter in your life.

Your Anderson Mill Friends!

Sam & Ruth Garden

It has been a tremendous day. Dad & I went to a new Farmer's Market in Cedar Park (Cedar Park Farms to Market). I found just the right plants in great condition for Jan's Mother's Day present. We found out yesterday that Steve & Karen are having a little girl in October, Ruth Jan. Today. I made the Sam & Ruth Garden. After trimming the boxwoods, I tilled in some choice compost (home made and FREE.) Several buckets full make the soil easier to work with. The organic stuff will do the plants good. I cleaned up the area before planting. I spaced the plants and added some cuttings of begonias for a great looking mix. A good watering after the planting and we're finished- The Sam & Ruth Garden. We'll see how the cuttings do that were directly planted in the area. Happy Mother's Day, Jan!