How does a garden grow?

I have found that now, every task is much harder and dirtier, yet much more rewarding and enjoyable. Joslin forces me to stop and pay attention to the little joys in life, that I might otherwise rush by. This year plating flowers included, examining sticks, tasting rocks (Joslin's favorite), splashing in water, and of course digging in the dirt until we were both covered from head to toe. Maybe that is why it took us two weeks to get my flowers planted. Time well spent :)