Tag Archives: gardening

Getting your hands dirty

Posted on April 3, 2019 by vsimmons54

There’s just something about putting your hands in the dirt that makes you feel grounded. This past weekend, we began preparing our garden and are doing raised beds for the first time. We had two of our granddaughters helping for … Continue reading →

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Recognizing our dads

Posted on June 15, 2018 by vsimmons54

Your whole life changes once you no longer have your Father. No matter how long it’s been since he went to his heavenly home, there are days when it is almost unbearable and oh what you would give just to … Continue reading →

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Lessons from love of gardening

Posted on April 5, 2017 by vsimmons54

My herb garden is finished and my tomatoes planted. (Praise dance here)I still have a ways to before the rest of the vegetables are in the ground of the new garden spot. I wanted to expand this year and add … Continue reading →

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Remembering my friend, Ms. Joyce

Posted on March 29, 2017 by vsimmons54

My heart is broken. One of my favorite people is no longer on earth. I know that she is celebrating in heaven and no longer in pain; I rejoice in that fact, but I will miss her. I have had … Continue reading →

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Playing in the dirt

Posted on June 14, 2016 by vsimmons54

There is something about putting your hands and feet in the dirt. My garden is starting to really take off, especially since the rain of recent days. Gardening gives you a feeling of accomplishment and it is relaxing to a … Continue reading →

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