Just as they did last May, Audrey and her Aunt Margaret planted a garden out on our big rambling 10 x 10 foot estate complete with raised bed. Margaret, Larry and Ruth came through Boston during the time of Mom's visit. This year, they were on their way back from Ruth's college graduation which I also had the distinct pleasure to attend. (Marlboro College graduated 64 this year. At a ceremony that size, you can't help but feel you know everyone personally by the end.) Back in Arlington, Margaret helped Audrey put in a few lettuce starts, as well as some spinach, chard and herbs. Seeds have been planted in pots, and Audrey checks them carefully each time we're in the driveway for signs of progress. They were at their gardening work for about two and a half hours, in steady, drizzling rain and there seemed to be no flagging of energy -- impressive for a three year old, and an adult spending that much time in the rain with said three year old. I watched appreciatively from the kitchen window, glad that they had this time together and happy to see that Scott's raised bed-- held together by over a 100 screws and buckets of engineer sweat, our very own piece of Shaker furniture left to "cure" in the yard-- is now full of edible plants.
I hereby solemnly swear that these plants will get the water and attention they need.
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Yay, Audrey and all the Willcoxes! Can't wait to see what grows in your garden this year. I'll be watching for the follow-up post.
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