The stage of my childhood was set in a colder climate, so the growing season was a lot shorter than here. We couldn't grow tomatoes or other temperamental vegetables, but anybody with a patch of dirt could grow peas. We always had peas coming out our ears and I figured they were the easiest thing in the world to grow. Apparently not, however, because I have struggled with growing peas here! Maybe it's my pride. Who knows? This year, I finally had a little bit of success. Only three of my six pea plants died. The remainder struggled, grew a bit, and produced 10 pea pods. I was so thrilled! My first peas!!! I sat in our swing, shelled them, offered some to the kids (who turned up their noses...what is the matter with them exactly?) and ate each one with great gusto. They were extremely tasty. I'll just keep babying those peas and maybe I'll get some more. In the meantime, I'm planning a raid on my dad's garden. MWA HA HA HA!
I have had much more success with beans.
My bush beans have done splendidly this year. I love kneeling in the dirt and picking fresh vegetables. I get such a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction...especially when I go to the store and see how much fresh beans cost! I love my garden!!
My bush beans have done splendidly this year. I love kneeling in the dirt and picking fresh vegetables. I get such a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction...especially when I go to the store and see how much fresh beans cost! I love my garden!!
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Those look delightful.
I worked as a sugar snap pea picker when I was 14 during the summer. Dr. Calvin Lamborn was a plant breeder who helped develop the sugar snap pea. He was in my home ward growing up and a very nice man.
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