Let it grow

In celebration of Mothers' Day, my mom and I worked out in the garden. I'm very new to the hobby, but it was paased down from my mother's mother, who learned from her German-Russian farming mother, who learned from her German farming mother, back through a matrimonial line probably dating back to the garden of Eden. In essence, this cultivation gene should be in my DNA, I just have yet to have attempt it. My mom knew I wanted to plant vegetables on my plot of land so she picked up an array of edible plants: carrots, peas, summer squash, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and numerous leafy greens. The seeds are, at this moment, sitting under a layer of rich black dirt, nicely doused with water and in the company of numerous worms. They could even have rhizomes curiously breaking out of their seed coats, using the reserves of energy from their endosperm to germinate and eventually sprout tiny leaves. I'm so excited for the day when I see little baby plants poking out of the ground! I started researching gardening in an attempt to ensure I would measure up to the standards of my lineage. While poking around on the web, I found a site detailing the benefits of gardening. Who knew-- in addition to yielding beautiful and delicious crops, tending a garden is really healthy! Obviously getting some fresh air is good for anyone, as is the mental relaxation that comes with playing in the dirt, but there are far more benefits. Bending over the garden incorporates stretches almost akin to yoga, gently working the muscles withou having to take the time to sit down and stretch for a painstakingly boring period of time. Also, squatting can be a little bit of strength along with the weightlifting involved in moving a 40 pound bag of fortified soil from the shed to the distant vegetable patch. Overall this new hobby of mine is seeming better and better with every new aspect I learn about. I'll keep occasional updates on days such as this where I don't run. Also check out the updates to the site if you'd like and check back tomorrow for a great cupcake recipe! Until then, happy Mother's Day!