1st Plantings for Transplant

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I began

the 1st plantings for transplants

for Gardening Season 2011

when I placed those Leek Seeds on the Soil

in their tall plastic box.

Leeks require the longest Season.

I noted that the time to plant Roots

in my Biodynamic Calendar

was on Sunday,

so plant I did.

This time,

I used Grandfather Fred's bench

to hold my Flat.

My Grandpa died before I was born

so much of what I know of him

resides in the stories I have been told.

Mother said he used that bench every year.

My Dad used it too.

In looking at the bench,

I noted something that looks like "1857"

scratched into its top.

While it likely is not that old,

the Bench is old.

My Grandfather would like

that I am using his bench.

Two days after I planted them, the little Leeks

began to emerge from the Soil.

There are a lot of smiles around here.

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Glinda Crawford, 2011

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