I woke up to this sunrise on October 1st. I can't help but wonder if September went out like a hurricane or tornado, topping off our worst garden year ever. Although I have a good start on medicinal prep (see past post), I just woke up today feeling like a wasted so much time and money on the garden(s) this year.
It's not just weather that affects a good garden harvest, it is also life in general.
This year has been rough. All around.
After this year, I have been asking myself "is it worth it?" and "why do I do this to myself?"
I've even thought about getting rid of all my chickens, because no one has "time" to feed and care for them for me. Hubby works many hours and daughter has had a TON of homework lately. They are not laying either right now thanks to the darn roosters I obtained by buying straight run and no one interested in taking any.
The struggles and disappointments this year have never been more real.
We need another trip to the island(or camping trip), where I can get my mind off everything and restore some of my sanity. Again.
Off my soap box. Thanks for listening. Seriously, if you stopped in to read this, thank you for visiting.
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As far as our garden, I still do my gardening due to wanting to raise my own food and can it. Weve always done good except for this year. It was awful. We planted corn and the deer and raccoons got it all. So thank goodness for other farmers. We just bought enough from a local person and stocked our freezer. I was more upset over my tomatoes. The deer ate all them down. Not one tomato. I've always had success every year and been able to stock my pantries. I make spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, enchilada sauce, salsa and just can some. Thankfully I still have some from last year. I've learned some years are going to be better than others. I always just plan for a better next year and let come what may. Hope this helps
God bless.
RB
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