garden

well, it finally stopped raining on friday night, and i was antsy to get my garden planted. since we didn't have small group last night, i thought that it would be the perfect time to till (with a shovel) and plant the garden. :) i was a little worried when i started tilling that it would be too damp, but it wasn't. i tilled the garden while nat did other gardening projects out in the front; sean decided to stay in the backyard and help me. he did quite well just walking across the garden and playing with the dirt.

after i tilled the garden, nat came back and helped me mix in some sand and break up some of the larger clumps. he took sean so that i could plant my seeds without worrying about what sean might do to the garden. after and a half, i finished tilling and planting my garden! i have basil, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, bush beans, beets, arugula, and lettuce planted. hopefully they'll do well this year! :)

on a related note, i was cautious not to work too hard in the garden and overexert myself. the work wasn't too bad, and i actually had quite a lot of energy to do chores after dinner! i think it was being outside in the fresh air and the satisfaction of having my garden done. unfortunately, i did get a light sprain in my ankle (i think from the tilling), and my forearms and lower back are sore. but, it's not too bad, so i'd say it was worth it!