It’s that time of year when we dust off our gardening gloves and pretend we’re all contestants on a reality show called “Gardening Wars.” If you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and assorted veggies lined up in what I optimistically call perfect rows in my raised beds.
Maybe you’re into companion planting, pairing basil with your tomatoes to ward off bugs, or radishes with your squash to keep those pesky squash beetles at bay. Or perhaps you’ve gone full-on plant whisperer, serenading your seedlings while you water them, convinced that your off-key renditions of “Greensleeves” will lead to a bountiful harvest.
Whatever your gardening method—whether you’re a meticulous planner or an enthusiastic dabbler—consider bringing your surplus veggies to Grace on Sunday mornings. Some of our members can’t garden due to space, time, or other limitations, and they would be thrilled to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor. Artichokes, cherries, and peaches are just ripening and make a perfect kick-off to the season. Simply bring your offerings in a box or basket and leave them by the stairs at the front of the church.
My mom visited one summer for several weeks and was blown away by the generosity of our church. From fresh bread to veggies and fruit, she couldn’t stop raving to her friends back home about how wonderful our church is. I was beaming with pride, knowing I serve alongside such a generous and green-thumbed bunch of Christians!
