I agree, Cole, some of the most fun was giving many plants away, to the community garden, Rob's chemo nurses, friends and neighbors and kids, too.
Don't get me wrong, the money came in darn handy last year as that was when Rob had just been diagnosed.
A younger family came and bought plants for their garden and as we chatted, turns out the two boys were going to grow a spot with their own plants and would take care of them themselves. Well, the parents picked out their plants, and the boys and I walked around, picking out plants for them and discussing tomato colors and tastes. The boys did the picking, and were so terribly serious about it. Almost like talking with 2 short little farmers!
The boys got their plants free, and hopefully will grow on up planting and enjoying gardening. Both ended up with a lot of varieties and colors.
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